Meatloaf Ionia

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup celery, very finely chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, very finely chopped
• 1/3 cup bell pepper, very finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten lightly
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 3 -4 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper, to taste
• Sauce
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. Lightly spray a 9x5" meatloaf pan with nonstick spray or (prepare a roasting pan set over a drip pan).
3. Gently mix together all ingredients (except sauce ingredients) with your hands and form into a loaf- place in pan.
4. Mix together sauce ingredients and pour over loaf.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through; let rest 10 minutes before attempting to slice.

lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, bell pepper, egg, tomato paste, ketchup, salt, black pepper, sauce, ketchup, brown sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatloaf-ionia-100030 (may not work)