"For the most tender, moist meat loaf, use meat with 20 percent fat. A meat loaf pan, a wonderful recent invention consisting of one pan with drainage holes set inside a second pan, allows excess fat to drain out during cooking. Serve with a generous helping of mashed potatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 lb lean ground beef
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1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
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2/3 cup catsup
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1/2 cup tomato sauce, plus tomato sauce for serving, optional