Mimi's Meatloaf

• butter↗2 teaspoons
• ground beef↗3⁄4 lb
• ground pork↗1⁄4 lb
• minced onion1 cup
• minced green pepper1⁄2 cup
• chopped garlic1 tablespoon
• eggs↗2
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup
• breadcrumbs↗3⁄4 cup
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• beef broth↗2 cups
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• water↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a roasting pan. Mix beef, pork, onions, green peppers, garlic, eggs, cream and bread crumbs together in large mixing bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Shape into a loaf and place on prepared pan. Pour broth over top and place in oven and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove pan from oven. Using long spatula, remove meat loaf from the pan. Place roasting pan on stove over high heat. In a small bowl, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons water. Whisk slurry into gravy. Bring liquid to boil and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Season gravy with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Slice meatloaf into 8 slices. Serve 2 slices per person with gravy.