MARVELOUS MEAT LOAF (MICROWAVE) 
Power select: Medium-high. Approximate cooking time: 25 minutes. Yield: About 6 servings.

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs (2 slices)
1/3 c. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg
1/2 c. catsup
2 tbsp. milk or water
1/2 tsp. salt

Set power select at medium-high. Combine all ingredients. In oblong baking dish, shape beef mixture into loaf (about 8 x 4 inches).

To heat by temperature, insert probe into center of loaf; set power and temperature selects at medium-high 150 degrees.

To heat by time set time for 22-25 minutes. Heat, covered with wax paper; drain liquid occasionally. If necessary, shield ends of loaf with aluminum foil halfway through heating. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

Hint: While meat loaf is standing, heat 1 cup gravy or seasoned tomato sauce. Pour over loaf.

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

 

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