1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lbs. pork sausage (I use 1/2 roll Dean's mild sausage)
1/2 c. finely crushed saltines
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped bell pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. catsup
3 or 4 tbsp. Pet milk
1 env. dry onion soup mix
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper

(Saute before adding).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients with hands and shape into a loaf. Place in long baking dish and top with sauce, SEE BELOW. Bake for 1 hour. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

SAUCE FOR TOPPING:

2/3 c. catsup
1/3 c. (packed) brown sugar

Mix together until sugar is dissolved and pour over meat loaf before putting in preheated oven.