Delicious Meatloaf

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces

2 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths

2 cloves garlic

2 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 C. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1 large egg

3/4 C. ketchup

4 t. dry mustard

1 T. coarse salt

2 t. freshly ground pepper

2 T. brown sugar

Heat oven to 400° F. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl; add ground beef.

Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots and parsley in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add to meat mixture; combine using your hands. Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt and pepper; combine thoroughly using your hands. Place in an 8 1/2 -by-4 1/2 -by-2 1/2 -inch loaf pan.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, remaining 2 teaspoons dry mustard and the brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.

Brush mixture over meat loaf; place in oven with a baking pan on rack below to catch drippings. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted into middle reaches 160 degrees, about 90 minutes. If top gets too dark, cover with foil and continue baking.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.