My Favorite Meatloaf

This recipe is courtesy of Susan Amory who shared it with me and informed me that her mother is the Casserole Queen. You will see more recipes from Susan and her mother in the future.

2 pounds of ground beef
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup V8 juice (Susan sometimes uses a bloody mary mix instead)
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fine bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. (Susan says that she uses her paws.) Form into a loaf and place into an ungreased 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.