Ruth-Anne's Meat Loaf

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl combine the egg, seasonings, mustard, milk, celery, onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, ground chuck, and breadcrumbs. Mix well. Place the beef mixture in a standard 8-inch loaf pan. Spread the surface with the 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Layer the bacon over the top. Bake for 1 hour. Drain any excess fat from the pan. Remove the meat loaf and let cool at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.