1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. quick oats
1 egg
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine first 8 ingredients; mix lightly, but well. Pat mixture into a 1 1/2 quart glass loaf dish. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 4 minutes. Pour off excess fat.

1/3 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Spread over meat loaf. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 5 minutes or until meat is firm and has internal temperature of 145 degrees to 150 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.