Ingredients
1 ¾ lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, thinly chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
½ cup tomato sauce
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the beef, onion, celery, spices, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk.
Add the meat mixture to the liquid as well as the oil and tomato sauce.
Mix with your hands until well-combined.
Form the meat to a large loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes.
Drain and slice the loaf before serving with gravy or tomato sauce on top.
