Classic Beef Meat Loaf

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

1 onion, finely diced

1 rib celery, finely diced

1 clove garlic, minced

2/3 cup (150 mL) fresh bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared horseradish

1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

450 g lean ground beef

3 tbsp (45 mL) ketchup

Preparation

In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir in bread crumbs, egg, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix to combine. Shape into 7- x 4-inch (18 x 10 cm) log; place on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush all over with ketchup.

Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven until instant-read thermometer inserted into centre reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.