Homestyle Meatloaf

Ingredients

1. 2 pounds ground chuck
2. 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, divided
3. 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
4. ½ cup finely chopped onion
5. ½ cup finely chopped celery
6. ¼ cup Dijon mustard, divided
7. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8. 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
9. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10. 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
11. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12. 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
13. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14. Garnish: fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, crackers, onion, celery, 2 tablespoons mustard, eggs, Worcestershire, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shape mixture into a 12-inch loaf on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining tomato paste, remaining 2 tablespoon mustard, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Spread mixture over meatloaf, and bake for 30 minutes more or until a meat thermometer registers 165°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Source: Paula Deen