This classic meatloaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food.  Made with a good, organic ketchup, with no unpronounceable ingredients, fitting perfectly as a topping for my homemade meatloaf. Meatloaf makes great leftovers as well, just chill and reheat.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 LB of ground beef

1 egg

1 clove of garlic minced

1/2 cup of breadcrumbs

1 tbsp. dried oregano

1 carrots peeled and finely diced

2 stalks of celery peeled and finely diced

1/2 onion finely chopped

1/3 cup chopped parsley

Organic ketchup

2 tbsp. olive oil

Salt and Freshly ground pepper

STEPS:

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

In hot skillet, add olive oil and the mirepoix ( onion, celery and carrots) cook for about 4 minutes or until soft by stirring occasionally, then set aside to cool down.

In large mixing bowl, add the egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, oregano, parsley, seasoning and the cooked mirepoix.

Mix using your hands until all ingredients are well combined, then transfer the meat mixture to deep loaf pan by pressing down.

Finally, spread the organic ketchup evenly all over the top using brush.

Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160 degree.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let rest before serving.