Southern Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. catsup
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. chopped celery

Preparation

Combine egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion, green pepper, celery, mushrooms and garlic in a large bowl, mixing well.
Add ground beef; mix just until blended.
Shape into an 8 x 4-inch loaf and place in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Combine catsup and water.
Spoon over loaf.
Bake an additional 1 hour or until done.
Serves 6 people.