Bloody Mary Meatloaf

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups bloody Mary mix, divided

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup of bloody Mary mix. Shape the loaf approximately 2 inches high, 4 inches wide and 12 inches long. Place in prepared baking pan. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup bloody Mary mix.
3. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
4. Baste with juices, and raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Continue baking, uncovered, until done, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.