Luby's Baked Meatloaf

Source: Luby's 50th Anniversary Cookbook

2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound lean ground pork
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup finely ground cracker crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic, granulated or powdered

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a shallow, large baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.

In baking pan, firmly shape meat mixture into a 7 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch loaf. Cover loosely with foil.

Bake 1 hour (until temperature of 155 degrees F is reached on a meat thermometer inserted into center of meatloaf). Remove foil and brown additional 5 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Each serving 560 calories (59.9 percent calories from fat), 36 g fat, 230 mg cholesterol, 870 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 43 g protein