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Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf Recipe

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"I combined a few great-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful family favorite," says Deb Thompson of Lincoln, Nebraska. "My husband loves it, and because it's made in the microwave, it's ideal for busy nights."

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Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, dry soup mix, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into an oval loaf.
Place in a shallow 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°; drain.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the sugars, vinegar and remaining ketchup; drizzle over meat loaf. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Lighter version: Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with lean ground beef) equals 375 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 960 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p22

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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by andajaja

I have used this recipe over and over and for me and my family it is our favorite .

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2013 by yellow97skittles

i love this recipe. the only difference is that i bake mine instead of using the microwave. its the best meatloaf ever

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2012 by michaella

My family loved this recipe. My husband was late getting in for supper and I literally had to hide two pieces for him before my 12 & 6 year old ate it all!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2012 by designsbybriana2

This is the family favorite in our house. The kids love it too!

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by kshea

Great just as it is.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by Hornigmk

This was so quick and easy to prepare, and really does live up to it's "sweet-and-sour" name! I used Italian Bread Crumbs to give a little extra flavor, and cooked it in the oven instead of the microwave.