Martha's Mom's Meatloaf

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Thats right folks - the martha's mom & it doesn't get any better!!!!

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Steps

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Heat oven to 375.

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Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

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Pulse until fine crumbs form.

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Transfer to a medium bowl , add ground beef& mix well.

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Place onion , garlic , celery , carrots& parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

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Pulse until fine.

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Add to meat mixture and , using hands , mix well.

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Add egg , 1 / 2 cup ketchup , 2 teaspoons dry mustard , salt , and pepper.

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Use hands to combine thoroughly.

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Place in an 8 1 / 2-by-4 1 / 2-by-2 1 / 2-inch loaf pan.

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Combine remaining 1 / 2 cup ketchup , remaining teaspoon dry mustard , and brown sugar in a bowl.

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Stir until smooth.

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Brush mixture over meatloaf.

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Place in the oven over a baking pan set on the rack below to catch drippings.

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Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 , about 90 minutes.

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Check after 60 minutes and if the top is getting too dark , cover with foil , and continue baking.

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Ingredients

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white bread, ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, celery, carrots, flat leaf parsley, egg, ketchup, dry mustard, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, brown sugar