Basic Meat Loaf

Name: Basic Meat Loaf
Ingredients: 1 slice bread, torn into small pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1/4 c. catsup

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 slice bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. catsup

Directions

1

Mix bread, onion, celery, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble ground beef into mixture thoroughly.
2

Press into loaf dish, 9 x 5-inches.
3

Microwave at High (100%) until inner temperature reaches 150°, 17 to 20 minutes.
4

If oven other than Sharp Carousel, rotate meat loaf once or twice during cooking.
5

Spread with catsup. Microwave at Medium (50%) until catsup is heated, 2 1/2 to 4 minutes.
6

Let stand 3 to 5 minutes.
7

Makes 4 servings.