650-watt variable-power. Preparation - 5 minutes, cook 17 to 21 minutes, let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings at 70 cents each. Nutrient Value Per Serving: 303 calories, 23 g protein, 17 g fat, 14 g carbohydrate, 394 mg sodium, 68 mg cholesterol. Exchanges: 1 starch-bread, 3 medium-fat meat.

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/4 c. packaged bread crumbs
2 tbsp. bottled steak sauce
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. prepared spicy brown mustard
1 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. liquid gravy browner

1. Place beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, steak sauce, parsley, mustard, basil, salt and pepper in large bowl. Combine water, milk and gravy browner in small bowl; add to meat; mix well. Shape into 9 x 5 x 1 1/2-inch loaf.

2. Place loaf in center of microwave-safe 11 x 7 x 2-inch casserole or bake-roast pan so loaf does not touch sides of casserole. Smooth with wet hands.

3. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power 10 minutes. Remove drippings; smooth out cracks in loaf. Return to oven; rotate 180 degrees. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power 7 to 11 minutes until internal temperature is 150 degrees.

4. Transfer loaf to platter. Cover with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 minutes.