SOUTHERN STYLE MEATLOAF

Southern Style Meatloaf image

Provided by Emporess J

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 c celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 c bread crumbs, seasoned
2 large eggs
1 slice day old bread, tore in small pieces
2 tsp creole seasoning
1/4 c whole milk
1 - 8 oz can of tomato sauce
1/3 c ketchup
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce, divided
1 Tbsp ketchup
1 slice bacon ~ (optional)

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion, and sauté 7 minutes or just until tender. Let cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together ground beef, 2 eggs~lightly beaten,1/2 can of tomato sauce. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, celery mixture,and next ingredients. Shape into a 10- x 5-inch loaf, cut bacon in half, and put on top of loaf. Bake at 350°for 45 minutes.
3. Stir together remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and 1 tablespoon ketchup until blended, pour evenly over meatloaf, and bake 15 to 20 more minutes, or until no longer pink in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.