What makes this meat loaf so special is the combination of beef and pork sausage. Two varieties of onions, sweet red bell pepper and garlic give an added boost of flavor. Still, if you end up with leftovers, save then for sandwiches on white bread with ketchup.

2 teaspoons butter or margarine
3/4 cups of chopped onions and sliced scallions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 large eggs
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds lead ground beef chuck
12 ounces pork-sausage meat (not Italian sausage)
3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have a large roasting pan ready.

2. Melt butter n a large nonstick skillet. Add onion, scallions, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft.

3. Meanwhile beat eggs with a fork in a large bowl. Stir in ½ cup of the ketchup, the milk, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add onion mixture, meats and bread crumbs. Mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until well blended.

4. Place in pan and pat into a 12-inch long, 5-inch wide. T-inch high loaf. Brush with remaining ketchup.

5. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 155 f. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.