Oniony Meatloaf

Ingredients

6 cups diced yellow onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 cups regular oatmeal
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
3 eggs
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon beef base
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup steak sauce
4 cups lean ground pork (2 pounds)
4 cups lean ground beef (2 pounds)

Directions

In a saute pan, combine onions, butter, salt, pepper and thyme. Saute over medium heat about 8 minutes until onions are tender and golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. In large bowl, combine oatmeal and next eight ingredients. Mix well to combine. Add cooled onions to oatmeal mixture, and stir well. Add ground meats and mix until well combined.

Divide mixture evenly between two 9×5-inch loaf pans. Pat down top of loaves to shape. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes to one hour until internal temperature reads 165 degrees. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Makes 12 servings.