Mrs. Kostyra's Meatloaf (Martha Stewart's Mom)

Let me preface this by saying that I always hated meatloaf (sorry Mom) until I tried this recipe. It's really easy and is even better left over. It says 8-10 servings but I would say 6-8.

• 4 Slices of white bread torn into pieces
• 2-1/2 lbs. ground beef (you can use 3 mix too - pork, beef, veal)
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into quarters
• 2 cloves of garlic (*I omit the garlic because it was very overpowering to me)
• 2 stalks celery, cut into pieces
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2" pieces
• 1/2 C flat leaf parsley
• 1 Lrg. Egg
• 1 C Ketchup
• 3 tsp. dry mustard (I omitted since I didn't have on hand)
• 1 Tbsp. Coarse salt
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a medium bowl and add ground beef.
2. Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots and parsley in food processor and pulse until fine. Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well. Add egg, 1/2 C ketchup, 2 tsp. dry mustard, salt and pepper, use hands to combine thoroughly. Place in an 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 loaf pan. (if you don't have a loaf pan, you can put it in a corningwear or glass dish and mold into a loaf.
3. Combine remaining 1/2 C ketchup, remaining tsp. dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl, stir until smooth.
4. Brush mixture over meatloaf; place in oven with a baking dish below to catch any drippings (if using a loaf pan). Cook approx. 90 minutes or until meat reaches 160 degrees. If the top gets too dark, cover with foil and continue baking.