because “hackbraten” is so much more fun to say than “meatloaf”

veg. oil
1 carrot, finely diced
2 stalks cellery, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 T. salt
1 T. ground pepper
1/4 t. cayanne
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 t. paprika
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lbs. ground pork
4 eggs
1 c. ketchup
1 c. 1/2 & 1/2
1 c. quick oatmeal

Sauté veggies until tender. Add seasonings to veggies. Mix everything together until well blended. Pack into 2 bread pans & cover with foil. Bake at 400 for 1 hour. Remove foil & bake 15 minutes or until the top browns.

To make a vegetarian version, replace the ground meats with TVP hydrated in stock and butter.