Parsley Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck
1 1/4 c. soft breadcrumbs
1 c. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. red pepper
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. catsup

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except bay leaves and catsup; stir well.
Shape into a loaf and place in a 9 x 5 x 3-inch two-piece loaf pan with drain holes in the bottom.
Arrange bay leaves on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and discard bay leaves; spread catsup over meat loaf.