Basic Texas Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped canned tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 thick slices bacon