Meatloaf

My 12 year old self would die that I was posting a meatloaf recipe under any title that included the word "favorite".  I used to hate meatloaf, and I still do, except this one, weirdly.  I don't know what it is about it that makes it good to me, but it definitely has some sort of je ne sais quoi.  Even if you don't like meatloaf, try it!

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion

Saute the celery and onion in olive oil over medium high heat until the onion is soft and translucent.

2 lbs. ground beef
3 eggs
liquid salt (3 tsp. kosher salt, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. warm water)
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1/2 tsp. Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 pieces soaked bread (remove crusts and soak in 1/2 cup milk-or more if needed.)

Mix all of the above ingredients (including the celery and onion) together well with a spoon.  Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a 9x13 baking pan, then coat with the glaze.  Cook at 425 degrees for 60 minutes.

Glaze

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce

Mix together well and spread over the top of uncooked meatloaf.