Special Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Combine meat in a large bowl.
2. 2
   In a frying pan place 1/2 inch oil in bottom.
3. 3
   Chop onions, green pepper, and celery and fry until tender in oil; drain and add to meat mixture.
4. 4
   Add eggs, milk and bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with sage.
6. 6
   In a large roasting pan with a rack, place at least 2 cups (475 ml) water in the bottom of the pan.
7. 7
   Place foil over the rack.
8. 8
   Form the meat in a loaf and place on rack.
9. 9
   Cut up the potatoes, onions and carrots and place around loaf.
10. 10
    Place bacon strips across the loaf.
11. 11
    Cover the roasting pan and bake for 2 1/2 hours at 300 degrees (150 C.).
12. 12
    Remove cover and bake an additional 1/2 hour.