A large, family-sized meatloaf cooked in a casserole dish. It has a rich flavor and soft texture. Goes well with baked potato for an all oven dinner or is superb with creamy, sour-cream mashed potatoes.

• 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
• 2 medium stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

• 1 stack (1/4 pound) Ritz© Crackers
• 1 medium green Bell pepper, diced
• 2 large whole eggs
• Seasoned salt and pepper, to taste

1. Fine dice celery, onion and Bell peppers. Place vegetables on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 1 minute to par-cook vegetables. Set aside.
2. With rolling pin or food processor, break Ritz© Crackers into medium fine crumbs. Set aside.
3. Break eggs into a small bowl. Beat with fork or whisk until slightly frothy.
4. In a large bowl, combine meat, vegetables, cracker crumbs, eggs and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Mix just until fully combined. Place in a 8x8x2-inch casserole dish. Smooth surface but do not tamp down. Have lid or foil cover ready in case it is needed to prevent burning.
5. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.