Chef's Catalog World's Greatest Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mixed herbs, chopped (such as parsley, basil, oregano and thyme)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 ounces ground pork
• 8 ounces ground veal
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and milk; set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, stir together the herbs, eggs, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper and the breadcrumb/milk mixture.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef, pork and veal and gently combine all the ingredients, taking care to not overwork the meat.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a meatloaf or loaf pan.

6. 6

   Spread the ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.

7. 7

   Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf registers 160 F, about 60 to 70 minutes.