1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground veal
2/3 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 egg
1/3 c. chopped onion
4 tbsp. ketchup

Combine beef, pork, veal, bread crumbs, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, egg and onion. Blend with hands until mixture is smooth. Press mixture into microwave safe round dish. Microwave at high power 13 to 15 minutes. When done, let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serves 8.