Number One Dad Meatloaf

1 1/3 lbs. meat loaf mix meat
1/3 C. plus 2 Tbsp. ketchup divided
1/3 C. dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg beaten
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper

Gravy-

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
¼ C. all-purpose flour
2 C. canned, reduced sodium beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 metal baking dish. Combine the meat loaf mix, 1/3 C. ketchup, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. In the baking dish, shape the meat mixture into six 3 inch wide mounds. Poke your finger into each mound to make a hole.

Bake until a thermometer reads 165 degrees F, about 40 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, spread the remaining 2 Tbsp. ketchup over the meat loaf. Transfer to a platter and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Tilt the baking dish and spoon out the clear fat, leaving 1 Tbsp. juice in the pan. Place over 2 burners on medium heat. Add the butter and melt it. Sprinkle with flour and whisk well. Add in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the loaves with gravy and your favorite side dishes.

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Burgers for Dad

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tsp peppercorns
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp parsley, minced

Shape your ground beef into 4 hamburger patties and set aside.  Place the peppercorns on a large piece of foil or waxed paper. With a heavy object (bottom of pan) crush and crack peppercorns coarsely. Spread the cracked peppercorns evenly on the paper and place the four patties on top of them. Press down so that the peppercorns stick to the meat and turn around. Repeat until all peppercorns are used up. Put the peppercorn patties onto the BBQ.

In the meantime, heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the green onions and wine vinegar. Cook over medium heat until green onions are just done. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yogurt/sour cream and parsley. Spoon the sauce over the burger.

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