Savory Meat Loaf

by Aunt Ida Moore

3 c. Rice Krispies
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 lbs. ground beef
2 Tb. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
2 Tb. finely chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. catsup

Crush Rice Krispies slightly. Combine egg & milk; stir in Rice Krispies. Add beef, onion, celery, green pepper, salt & pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press lightly in greased 9 1/4 x 5 1 /4 in. loaf pan or shape into loaf on shallow baking pan; spread with catsup. Bake in
moderate oven at 350° for about 1 1 /4 hours. Yields 8 – 10 servings.