Title: Savory meatloaf
 Categories: Beef, Microwave
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      2 lb Lean ground beef
      1    Onion; finely chopped
      1    Garlic clove; crushed
  1 1/4 c  Bread crumbs
      2 tb Steak sauce, bottled
      1 tb Parsley, fresh; chopped
      1 tb Mustard, brown
      1 ts Basil; crumbled
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
    1/2 c  ;Water
    1/3 c  Milk
    1/2 ts LIquid gravy browner
 
  Place the beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, steak sauce, parsley,
  mustard, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Combine the water,
  milk, and gravy browner in a small bowl; add to the meat and mix
  well. Shape into a 9 x 5 x 1 1/2-inch loaf.
  
  Place the loaf in the center of a microwave-safe 11 x 7 x 2-inch
  casserole or bake-roast pan so loaf does not touch the sides. Smooth
  with wet hands.
  
  Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 10 minutes.  Remove the drippings
  and smooth out cracks in the loaf. Return to the oven, rotate 180
  degrees. Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH power for 7 to 11 minutes
  until the internal temperature is 150F. *
  
  Transfer the loaf to a platter.  Cover with aluminum foil Let stand
  for 5 minutes before serving.
  
  * NOTE:  If you have an automatic temperature probe, insert in the
  uncooked meatloaf so that the tip is in the center. Set to 150F, or
  use as the manufacturer directs.
  
  Nutrient Value per Serving:  303 Calories;  23 g Protein; 17 g Fat;
                 14 g Carbohydrate;  394 mg Sodium;  68 mg Cholesterol
  Exchanges:  1 starch/bread, 3 medium-fat meat
  
                          [FAMILY CIRCLE; Sept 25, 1990]
                           per Fred Peters
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