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Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf

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Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf Recipe

Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf Recipe

Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf Recipe

I’m not flailing…go ahead, Doug, you can join us for dinner, we’re having meatloaf tonight.

DONOVAN, BRIDGE OF SPIES, 2015

Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf Recipe

Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf Recipe
Feast of Starlight

Bridge of Spies: Meatloaf

A recipe for a classic meatloaf inspired by the movie, Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 -5
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb - ground beef
  • 1 slice - white bread
  • 113 g / 4oz / 1/2 cup - milk
  • 2 tbsp - canola oil
  • 1 stalk - celery minced
  • 1 - carrot medium, minced
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 1 - garlic clove minced
  • 1 - egg large
  • 56 g / 2oz / 1/4 cup - ketchup
  • 2 dashes - worcestershire
  • 1/4 tsp - dried thyme
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/3 cup - ketchup
  • 1 tbsp - brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Tear the bread into small pieces and soak it in milk until very soft.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the carrots, onions, garlic, and celery to the pan and cook until soft, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  4. Combine the ground beef, egg, thyme, worcestershire, ketchup, and cooked vegetables in a bowl. Mix together with your hands just until combined.
  5. Line a sheet pan with parchment and shape the mixture into a loaf. Combine the glaze ketchup with the brown sugar and set aside.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, Glaze and bake for 10 more minutes until the internal temperature reads 155F. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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