Best Microwave Meat Loaf Recipes

QUICK MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper and 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Shape into a uniform round loaf in a greased microwave-safe 9-in. pie plate. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 15-17 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, turning dish a quarter turn every 5 minutes. Drain; top with remaining sauce mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 9x5-in. microwave-safe dish. Combine the soy sauce and honey; spread over loaf. Cover and microwave on high for 18-1/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, turning dish a quarter turn every 10 minutes; drain. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

SHELBY'S MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard; stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs, minced onion and green pepper, garlic powder, cracker crumbs, salt, and black pepper; mix in the ground beef and half the tomato sauce mixture, stirring until the meat loaf is thoroughly combined. Place the meat mixture into a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Spread the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the meat loaf.
• Cook in microwave oven on High setting until set, the juices run clear, and meat is no longer pink inside, 10 to 15 minutes depending on power of microwave oven. An instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the center of the loaf, should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Drain any grease from the dish as soon as loaf is cooked; allow to stand, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

MINI MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Place beef mix in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, onion and Italian seasoning. Mix well; shape into a loaf., Place in a microwave-safe shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Place remaining tomato sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 15 seconds or until heated through. Pour over meat loaf.

MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF WITH CARROTS AND GARLIC SCAPES

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
• Combine beef, pork, panko, egg, onion, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Add the ketchup mixture and mix well.
• Cut carrot into quarters along its length, then into pieces the same length as the garlic scapes.
• Cover the bottom of a microwave-safe rectangular dish with bacon slices, overlapping as needed. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture over the bacon. Arrange carrot and garlic scapes on top; spread remaining meat mixture over vegetables.
• Cover and microwave meat loaf at 600W for 8 minutes. Let rest, covered, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. Slice to serve.

COTTAGE MEAT LOAF (MICROWAVE VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• 2. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
• 3. On microsafe baking dish, form meat mixture into a 9-inch ring. Cover with waxed paper.
• 4. Microwave at HIGH power for 5 minutes. Pour off any juices.
• 5. Microwave, covered, at MEDIUM power for about 10 minutes.
• 6. Remove waxed paper. Spread top of meat loaf with the topping mixture.
• 7. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH power for about 5 minutes longer or until meat loaf is done.
• 8. Serve with noodles or rice and a green salad.

SHELBY'S MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard; stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs, minced onion and green pepper, garlic powder, cracker crumbs, salt, and black pepper; mix in the ground beef and half the tomato sauce mixture, stirring until the meat loaf is thoroughly combined. Place the meat mixture into a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Spread the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the meat loaf.
• Cook in microwave oven on High setting until set, the juices run clear, and meat is no longer pink inside, 10 to 15 minutes depending on power of microwave oven. An instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the center of the loaf, should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Drain any grease from the dish as soon as loaf is cooked; allow to stand, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes before serving.