Meat loaf 1.

What's a more retro dinner than meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy & green beans?? It's the quintessential cafeteria meal!!

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees

For the meatloaf: mix together in a large bowl:

1 lb. ground veal

1 lb. ground pork

3-4 lbs. ground round

1 LARGE grated white onion

2 cloves crushed, minced garlic

2 large grated carrots

1 grated green pepper

2-3 stalks celery, grated

1 cup breadcrumbs (mixed together with 1/3 cup milk)

3 large eggs

1/4 cup worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup tomato sauce

few tblsp. fresh (or dried) parsley

season heavily with salt & pepper; add a dash of cayenne

Form into a rectangle & place in a greased 9x13" pan.
If you want, lay a few slices of bacon over the top.

Bake uncovered for 2 hours - drain & serve with or without gravy.