Dressed Up Meat Loaf Microwave Food

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.

15-MINUTE MEAT LOAF

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 10-12 minutes or 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.

MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands until well mixed.
• Pat into a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
• Cook in microwave on full power 6 minutes.
• While cooking for the first 6 minutes, combine sauce elements into small bowl and whisk until mixed. At the end of the first 6 minutes pour sauce over the loaf and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes. (For a firmer loaf. decrease tomato sauce to 6 ounces).

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.

DRESSED-UP MEAT LOAF (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Thoroughly blend all ingredients.
• Press into microwave safe, 9x 5 inch loaf dish.
• Microwave on HIGH (100%) setting until internal temperature reaches 155° F., 11 to 15 minutes.
• Let stand 3-5 minutes, covered with aluminum foil. If desired, spread top of meat loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup during last 2 minutes of cooking.

BARBECUE MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Reserve 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Mix remaining barbecue sauce with remaining ingredients just until blended.
• Shape into loaf in 9-inch square microwavable dish; top with reserved barbecue sauce. Cover loosely with waxed paper.
• Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until done (165°F), turning dish after 7 min. Let stand 5 min. before slicing to serve.

STOVETOP MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the milk, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 loaves. , In a small nonstick skillet, brown loaves on all sides; drain. Combine the cornstarch, tomato sauce and water until smooth. Pour over meat loaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until meat is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes.

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.