Blue Plate Meatloaf

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Traditional meatloaf with a homemade tomato sauce. from t o h recipe book.

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Steps

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In a large skillet , saute onion , celery and garlic in oil until tender.

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Cool.

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In a large bowl , combine eggs , ketchup , crumbs , parsley , salt , pepper , nutmeg and onion mixture.

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Crumble beef over mixture.

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Mix well.

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Shape into a loaf.

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Place in a greased 11-in.

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X 7-in.

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X 2-in.

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Baking dish.

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Bake , uncovered , at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1 / 4 hours or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

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Meanwhile , combine sauce ingredients.

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Pour into an ungreased 8-in.

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Square baking dish.

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Bake , uncovered , at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until thickened , stirring occasionally.

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Let meat loaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Serve with sauce.

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Ingredients

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onion, celery rib, garlic cloves, olive oil, eggs, ketchup, soft breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, ground beef, diced tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes