Basic meat loaf ii

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3slicesBread
Water
1Clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1smallOnion, finely chopped
¼cupFinely chopped celery
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
1Egg, slightly beaten
cupMilk
1poundsLean ground beef
¼cupCatsup

Directions

1. In a small bowl soak bread in water to cover 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess water. 2. In a large bowl combine bread, garlic, onion, celery, salt, pepper, egg and milk. Stir until well blended. Crumble ground beef into bread mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. 3. Shape meat mixture into a loaf and place in a shallow heat- resistant, non-metallic baking dish. 4. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6½ minutes. 5. Spread catsup over top of meat loaf and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes. 6. Allow meat loaf to stand covered 3 to 5 minutes before serving.