MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF 
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. coarse cracker crumbs
1/4 c. milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Dash dried thyme (crushed)
Dash dried marjoram (crushed)
1/4 c. catsup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard

Combine eggs and milk. Stir in crumbs, onion, salt, thyme and marjoram. Add ground beef; mix well. Pat mixture into a 5 1/2 cup glass ring mold or loaf dish. Cook 16 minutes at medium high power (70%) rotating dish a quarter turn every 4 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat.

Combine catsup, sugar, mustard; spoon over meat. Cook at medium high power (70%) for 5 minutes. Remove and let stand 5 minutes.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered 1 1/4 hours - after adding sauce return to oven cook 10 minutes longer.

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

 

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