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Free-form meat loaf & caramelized vegetables

Meat loaf gets a flavour boost from fennel and a sweet tomato topping. Leftovers make delectable sandwiches.

**INGREDIENTS** * ¾ lb shallots, peeled * 5 carrots, cut into 4-inch lengths and quartered lengthwise * 2 tsp olive oil * 1 tsp honey * 3 tsp kosher salt * 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper * ½ cup ketchup * 2 tbsp Dijon mustard * ¾ cup finely diced onion * ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley * 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce * 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano leaves * 1 tsp minced garlic * ½ tsptoasted fennel seeds * 1 egg * 1 lb lean ground beef * ½ lb lean ground pork * ½ lb ground veal

(see INSTRUCTIONS below)

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**INSTRUCTIONS** 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. In a bowl, toss shallots, carrots, oil and honey. Season with salt and pepper and place on half of a parchment-lined sheet pan. 3. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon mustard and set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining ketchup and mustard with next seven ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in ground meats and transfer to other half of baking sheet. 4. Form meat mixture into a rectangle. Spread reserved ketchup mixture over top and sides. Bake about 55 minutes, stirring carrots and shallots occasionally. 5. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 4 to 6.

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