1 1/2 lb. ground chuck beef
2 tbsp. instant minced onion
1/2 c. oatmeal
1 egg
2 tbsp. ketchup
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. ketchup

Mix ground chuck thoroughly with onion, oatmeal, egg, ketchup, milk and seasonings. Mold into a rounded, flat loaf in 9 inch glass pie plate.

Spread 2 tablespoons ketchup evenly over top of loaf. Cover with wax paper. Place in microwave and cook on HIGH 15-17 minutes, giving dish 1/4 turn every 4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.