Classic Meatloaf Recipe (Secret Ingredient!)

Ingredients (15)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 teaspoon salt (use 1 1/2 teaspoons if using Italian sausage)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2/3 cup ketchup, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 3/4 pound spicy ground pork sausage or Italian sausage (a mix of sweet and hot if you are using links)
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley