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Oniony Meatloaf

• From: National Onion Association

Ingredients

• 6 cups diced yellow onions

• 2 Tbs butter

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 2 tsp dried thyme

• 2 cups regular oatmeal

• 3/4 cups milk

• 1/4 cup minced, Italian parsley

• 3 eggs

• 3/4 cup ketchup

• 2 Tbs soy sauce

• 1 Tbs beef base

• 1 Tbs minced garlic

• 1/4 cup steak sauce

• 4 cups lean ground pork

• 4 cups lean ground beef

A meatloaf recipe that lives up to the dishes' claim to fame—inexpensive ingredients combine to create a delicious dish that can feed a crowd.

Directions

• In sauté pan, combine onions, butter, salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté over medium heat about 8 minutes until tender and golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• In large bowl, combine oatmeal, milk, parsley, eggs, ketchup, soy sauce, beef base, garlic, and steak sauce; mix well to combine.
• Add cooled onions to oatmeal mixture and stir well. Add ground pork and ground beef and mix until well combined.
• Divide mixture evenly between two, standard 9- x 5-inch loaf pans. Pat down top of loaves to shape.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour until internal temperature reads 165°F.
• Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.