Diner Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
• Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce*

Directions

1. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. Combine vegetables and next 8 ingredients (beef through nutmeg) until blended. Shape mixture into a 9x5 inch oval loaf and place in a shallow baking dish.
3. Bake at 350°F for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 170°F.
4. Meanwhile, prepare Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce and bake alongside meat loaf. Let meat loaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt

Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 9 inch square baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 1 - 1 1/4 hours or until thickened and richly coloured.
2. Stir occasionally and mash with a potato masher during cooking. Serve hot with meat loaf.