1 1/2 lb. ground lean meat
3/4 c. fine low sodium bread crumbs
1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. low sodium catsup
1 tsp. ground sage
1 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and place in 9 x 5 inch baking dish. Bake 90 minutes.

Microwave cooking: Cover dish with wax paper. Cook at medium-high 10-11 minutes. Let stand covered, 5 minutes before serving.

To cook by combination: Place dish on oven roasting rack. Cook on combination 3, 28 to 32 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.