Meat Loaf

1. 2 lbs ground beef
2. 1 T. minced onion
3. 1/3 c. tapioca
4. 2 1/2 t. salt
5. 1 cup milk
6. 1/4 t. celery salt
7. 1/4 t. cayenne pepper, optional
8. 3/4 c. hot water
9. 4 T. butter
10. 3 C. mashed potatoes, optional
11. parlsey , optional

Combine ground beef, onion, tapioca, salt, milk, celery salt and cayenne pepper together. Mix ingredients well and shape into a loaf. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Decrease heat to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. Baste the meat loaf often using 4 tablespoons of butter melted in the 3/4 cup hot water.