QUICK MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Quick Microwave Meat Loaf image

I often fix this meat loaf since it's such a time-saver. It's also great in summer because I don't need to heat up the oven.-Becky Cain, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup cracker crumbs (about 6 crackers)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.