ZIPPY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEAT LOAF

Zippy Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf image

Put this zippy twist on your meatloaf dinner. It is a sweet and sour taste which will delight your family. They will be requesting all the time.-Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, dry soup mix, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into an oval loaf., Place in a shallow 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes; let rest 5 minutes. Microwave 1-3 minutes longer until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the sugars, vinegar and remaining ketchup; drizzle over meat loaf. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.