Microwave Meat Loaf
I often fix this meat loaf since it's such a time-saver. It's also great in summer because I don't need to heat up the oven.—Becky Cain, Hutchinson, Kansas6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + standing
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cracker crumbs (about 6 crackers)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard;
- set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, cracker crumbs,
- salt, pepper and 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Crumble beef over
- mixture and mix well.
- Shape into a uniform round loaf in a greased microwave-safe 9-in. pie
- plate. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 15-17 minutes
- or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads
- 160°, turning dish a quarter turn every 5 minutes. Drain; top
- with remaining sauce mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes before
- slicing. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 256 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 696 mg sodium,