Dad's - Our Favorite Meatloaf

A slight variation on Tyler Florence's "Dad's Meatloaf." After my sister raved about it, I tried my hand at it and it was a hit. This is a healthier version with less fat and one less egg yolk.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb  ground veal
• 1⁄2 lb  ground lean pork
• 1  egg
• 1  egg white
• 4  ounces  fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  ounce dried parsley

• tomato relish (use 1/2 cup)

• 4  large tomatoes
• 3  red peppers
• 2  onions
• 4  ounces ketchup

Directions

1. For the tomato relish, chop tomatoes, peppers, and onions into a medium dice. Saute over high heat. Finish with ketchup. Lower heat. Reduce to a simmer.
2. For the Meatloaf, in a large mixing bowl, using a fork, combine 1/2 cup of the tomato relish, the ground meats, egg and egg white, bread crumbs, garlic and skim milk.
3. Finish with olive oil, and then lightly pack into a 9-inch loaf pan.
4. Cover with half the remaining relish and place in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven.
5. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until the center of the meat loaf reaches 170 degrees.
6. Allow meatloaf to cool 15 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve with additional relish.