oscar night  meatloaf

homemade spicy tomato ketchup

• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 8 ounces plain tomato sauce or puree
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paparika

meatloaf

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion finely minced
• 2 cloves of garlic crushed
• 1 italian ( sometimes called cuban) green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground veal
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 sprigs parsley

1. In a small bowl mix all the first set of ingredient's together for the "homemade spicy tomato ketchup" and set aside
2. Saute the first four ingredients in a pan until the onions are transparent to golden, be careful not to burn the onions. Set aside to cool
3. in a large mixing bowl mix together the beef, veal, breadcrumbs eggs, mustard powder, salt and pepper
4. Add the onion mixture to the meat mixture.
5. make into a large ball or log shape and put in a loaf or shallow baking pan
6. top the meatloaf with homemade sauce
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 Min
8. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley