MEXICALI MEAT LOAVES 
1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. instant minced onion
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. Quaker oats
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 c. tomato sauce

Combine meat, oats, egg, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons green chilies, 1 tablespoon onion, chili powder and salt. Mix well, shape into four 4 x 2 1/2 inch loaves. Place in 8 inch square baking dish. Cook in microwave oven at high 6 to 7 minutes or until desired doneness, rotating 1/4 turn after each 2 minutes of cooking. Combine remaining tomato sauce, green chilies, onion and garlic powder in glass measuring cup or bowl. Cook in microwave at High, about 1 minute. To serve, spoon sauce over meat; sprinkle with cheese. Serves 4.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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