VEGETABLE MEATLOAF

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground beef,
• 2 slice bread, torn into small pieces,
• 2 eggs, beaten,
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot,
• 1 cup finely chopped onion,
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper,
• 1 cup finely chopped celery,
• 1 teaspoon salt,
• 1 teaspoon each pepper and garlic powder, 2 cans (14 oz.) crushed tomato with basil;

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients (minus tomatoes)Place meat and vegetable mixture into a 8 in./8in. baking dish; top with crushed tomatoes, a dash of salt and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 45 minutes at 375 F. Serve with mashed potato and additional tomato and garlic sauce.