Mushroom Meatloaf

Directions

1. Place onion and celery in a microwave safe bowl. Add just enough water to immerse the vegetable's. Cover with plastic wrap; vent once; and microwave for about 2 minutes. Carefully remove cover and drain. Cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl combine ground meat. Add oregano, parsley, garlic and eggs; gently mix together. Season the cooled vegetables including carrots with salt and pepper. Add to meat along with breadcrumbs and mushroom soup (undiluted).
3. Form into one or two loaves, and place in a casserole dish with lower sides (to serve directly), instead of meat loaf pan.
4. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove any fat from pan. Return loaves to oven for another 15 - 20 minutes, turning the pan to even out exposure to heat.
5. To Make Gravy: Sauté sliced mushrooms in skillet with butter until golden brown. Meanwhile in a 2-quart saucepan, combine condensed soup, beef gravy and water, whisking well.
6. Add mushrooms. Heat to a gentle boil over low heat; serve with meatloaf.