2 lb. ground beef or 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 lb. ground veal and 1/2 lb.
ground pork
2 tbsp. oil
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 lg. cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. red wine or 1/2 c. beef broth
3/4 c. plain bread crumbs

In a large bowl mix meat with fork and set aside. In a pan heat oil. Add onion and garlic, saute until soft and translucent. Add parsley, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. Stir in wine or beef broth. Cook over high heat, stirring until liquid is nearly evaporated.

Remove from heat and let cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs into pan to lightly coat the bottom and sides. Add beaten egg, mayonnaise and remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs to meat mixture.

Add cooled onion-herb mixture. Mix lightly but thoroughly with hands. Press meat mixture into pan. Cover top with foil. Bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 1/2 hour.