Classic Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. 95% lean ground beef
1 c. finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/3 c. finely chopped celery (including leaves)
2 tsp. crushed garlic
3/4 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 c. fat-free egg substitute or 2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. vegetable juice cocktail (like V-8)
1/2 c. ketchup or chili sauce

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the ketchup or chili sauce in a large bowl and mix well. Coat a 9 x 5-inch meat loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan to form a loaf. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Spread the ketchup or chili sauce over the top of the loaf and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink inside and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 160\u00b0. Remove loaf from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.