15-Minute Meat Loaf Recipe
- Preparing Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
- 5 tablespoons ketchup divided
- Carbohydrate 31.256608392521 g
- Cholesterol 77.1107029 mg
- Fat 18.4223374694199 g
- Fiber 1.44263785106036 g
- Protein 24.1936491910226 g
- Saturated Fat 6.86499124835161 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (193g)
- Sodium 5471.30104098036 mg
- Sugar 29.8139705414607 g
- Trans Fat 2.61818416956804 g
- Calories 390 calories
Directions 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 meat thermometer reads 160degrees; 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. Yield: 4 servings. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Originally published as Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p22
