2 med. stalks celery, chopped
1 med. onion, minced
1 med. carrot, minced
1 sm. can sliced mushrooms
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. celery flakes
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. oatmeal
1 lb. lean ground beef

Combine all ingredients, except beef, and mix well. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add beef and mix thoroughly. Press into greased 8 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. You may top with 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce during last 15 minutes of baking, if desired.