Making Peppered Meat Loaf at home is straightforward if you follow these steps carefully:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
3. Mix the Meats: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork until well blended.
4. Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the meat mixture.
5. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate breadcrumbs, ground black pepper, salt, thyme, and oregano into the bowl.
6. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Mix Everything Together: Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture and combine thoroughly by hand or with a spatula until well combined.
8. Shape the Loaf: Transfer the meat mixture into your prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently into shape.
9. Add Ketchup Topping: Spread the ketchup over the top of the meatloaf for added flavor and moisture.
10. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
11. Rest the Loaf: Remove from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.