Moist Meatloaf

Photo: flickr user LaMenta3

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground meat (turkey, sirloin and/or chicken total

1 pound fatty ground meat (veal, pork, and/or regular hamburger

4 lg. eggs

1 cup cracker crumbs (chunky pieces)

2 slices bread, cubed

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon oregano

3 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 med. onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped black olives, optional

1/2 cup cooked rice, optional

1 sm. potato, cubed in small pieces, optional

1/2 cup ketchup

Preparation

In a big bowl combine all ingredients EXCEPT ketchup. Knead until all ingredients are mixed well. Pack loosely into a baking dish. Spread ketchup on top of meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Spread a little more ketchup on the meatloaf the last 15 minutes, if desired. Lisa's favorite meat combinations are ground sirloin with either veal or pork.