Beef Loaf
08/18/99
Main Dish
Dorothea Jacobs Roach
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ground round	3 lbs
eggs	2
torn, stale bread	3 cups
parsley flakes, fresh or dried	 4 T.
black pepper	1 t.
salt	4 t.
chopped celery and onion	as desired
bacon	2 strips
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Mix all ingredients, except bacon,  together in a large bowl.  Shape into
a loaf and place in an oven-proof skillet.  Place bacon strips on top and
cook for 1 1/2 hours at 300 degrees.

Make gravy from drippings and serve with mashed potatoes.