Grandma's Favorite Sunday Meatloaf

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a food processor, add the bread pieces and pulse until they are finely ground into breadcrumbs.

Step 3 -Transfer the breadcrumbs to a medium bowl.

Step 4 -In the food processor, add the garlic, the onions, the celery, the carrots, and 1/2 cup of the parsley and pulse until it is finely chopped.

Step 5 -Add the vegetable mixture to the breadcrumbs and toss lightly to combine.

Step 6 -Add the beef chuck, the pork, the veal, the egg, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, the salt, and the pepper to the breadcrumb mixture and, using your clean hands, mix gently but thoroughly to combine.

Step 7 -Transfer the meat mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8 -In a bowl, add the remaining ketchup and the brown sugar and stir until smooth.

Step 9 -Brush the ketchup mixture on top of the meat mixture in the loaf pan.

Step 10 -Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 11 -Bake the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Step 12 -Allow the meatloaf to cool slightly.

Step 13 -Serve garnished with the extra chopped parsley.