1 lb ground chuck (twice ground, ask at the meat counter or do yourself since this makes a difference)  | 
                                                1/2 lb ground veal (twice ground)  | 
                                                1/2 lb ground pork (twice ground)  | 
                                                2 cups white breadcrumbs (no crusts)  | 
                                                2 large eggs  | 
                                                1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk  | 
                                                1 small onion, minced finely (or you can use onion powder or dried onion)  | 
                                                1 -2 garlic clove, minced finely (or you can use garlic powder)  | 
                                                1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried parsley  | 
                                                2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme  | 
                                                2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano  | 
                                                1 tablespoon dijon mustard  | 
                                                sea salt & freshly ground black pepper  | 
                                                1 cup ketchup  | 
                                                1/4 cup light brown sugar  | 
                                                2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar  |