Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c onions, chopped
1/4 c green peppers, chopped
1/3 c celery, chopped
2 T shortening, melted
3 3/4 lb ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1 T salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire
1 qt bread, broken

Preparation

Moisten bread with water.
Press out and discard excess water. Set aside.
Saute onions, peppers and
celery in shortening until lightly browned.
Combine bread, sauteed vegetables, beef, eggs and seasonings.
Mix lightly, but thoroughly.
Avoid overmixing if using mixer.
Shape into 1 big loaf and place in oven for about 1 hour.
Remove excess fat and liquid during cooking period.
Cool slightly.
Cut in about 13 slices per loaf.