How To make Barbecue Meatloaf Aussie Style First Prize

Ingredients
1
pound
ground beef, lean
1
pound
sausage, removed from cases
1
cup
breadcrumbs, fine
2
medium
onions, chopped fine
1
tablespoon
curry powder
1/2
cup
water
1

salt, to taste
1

pepper, to taste
1
tablespoon
parsley, fresh chopped or dried
1
large
egg, beaten
1
each
garlic clove, crushed
1/2
cup
milk
 
 

SAUCE:

1
medium
onion, chopped very fine
1/4
cup
water
1/2
cup
ketchup
1/4
cup
red wine, dry OR beef stock
1/4
cup
worcestershire sauce
2
tablespoons
vinegar
1
tablespoon
instant coffee
1/4
cup
brown sugar, packed
1
ounce
butter, or margarine margarine
2
teaspoons
lemon juice, fresh

Directions:
LOAF:
Combine meats, breadcrumbs, onions, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, curry and egg in a large bowl. Mix well.
Mix milk and water and add to meat mixture a little at a time until smooth but firm. Shape into loaf and put into greased baking pan.
Bake 30 minutes at 375F.
SAUCE: Saute onions in butter until golden and add all other ingredients.
Bring slowly to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. (great with ribs or chicken).
After loaf has cooked for 30 minutes, pour half of the sauce over the meat, return to oven and bake 45 minutes more, basting often with remaining sauce.
Serve loaf hot in thick slices with remaining sauce.
Also makes great sandwiches.