Bulgur Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• ½ bell pepper finely chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves
• 1 tsp. chopped oregano
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup Kefir (may use buttermilk as a substitute)
• ½ cup Bulgur wheat (hydrated in ½ cup water)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork seasoned with 1 tsp. each of ground cumin and coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 slices bacon, crumbled (optional)
• 1 Tbs. butter
• 2 tsp. shallot, finely chopped
• 2 Tbs. Sherry vinegar
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; reserve ¼ cup