Meatloaf California

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown mustard 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar 
• 0.5 cup celery diced
• 2 tablespoons basil dried
• 1 tablespoon parsley dried
• 2  eggs 
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 0.5 cup bell pepper diced green
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.3 cup catsup 
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid mesquite smoke flavoring 
• 1 tablespoon oregano dried
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
• 0.8 cup onion diced red
• 0.3 cup soya sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, green bell pepper, celery, eggs, soy sauce, and ketchup. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons pepper.
3. Mix in 1/2 cup oats. Gradually mix in remaining oats 1/4 cup at a time until the beef mixture is firm but not stiff.
4. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, and form into a loaf shape.
5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ketchup, brown mustard, mesquite smoke flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and paprika.
6. Drizzle evenly over the meat loaf.
7. Bake meat loaf 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees F).