My Fabulous Meat Loaf with Sauce

I have been making this Meat Loaf recipe since the early 1970's. I always have to double or triple the recipe as my husband can't get enough of it.

Categories : Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 slices Bread
3/4 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
I don't add salt anymore 1/4cup talian bread crumbs pepper to taste
1/4 cup celery
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic
1 can (14oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons catsup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Soak bread in milk, add meat and celery, form into loaf.

Double sauce recipe if desired (I usually quadruple the sauce it is so good) Saute onion then add garlic, then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer. Pour over meat and bake at 400 for 1 hour.

Sometimes I start baking the meat as I make the sauce.

Description:
"This is a great family favorite I have been making since I was in high school!"
Cuisine:
"American"