Meatloaf with hamburger

1/2 lb hamburger meat (I'm poor so I use the cheap stuff) 1 large egg 1 slice bread (yes it works) or 1 tablespoon of uncooked oatmeal (yes it works) 2 -3[...]

1 large onion , sliced 1 celery rib , chopped 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons salt , divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups tomato juice 4 garlic cloves ,[...]

extra virgin olive oil 1 onion (finely diced) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 bay leaves 2 red bell peppers (cored, seeded, and finely diced) 2 tomatoes (halved,[...]