Basic Microwave Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Basic Microwave Meat Loaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Grnd chuck; 1 x Egg; 2 Tbsp. Quick-cooking oats; 1 can Tomato sauce (8-oz); 1/4 tsp Dry thyme; 1/4 tsp Dry Marjoram; 1/2 tsp Celery salt; 1 Tbsp. Brown sugar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Prepared mustard

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, thouroughly combine meat, Large eggs, oats, onion, half the toamto sauce, thyme, marjoram and celery salt.
2
Shape into a loaf to fit a 9x5 loaf pan.
3
Shape the loaf so meat does not touch sides of the dish.
4
Cover with waxed paper.
5
Microwave at full for 5 min.
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Pour off juices.
7
Stir brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and mustard into remaining toamto sauce.
8
Spoon tomato glaze over the loaf coating the entire top and sides.
9
Give the dish a half turn.
10
Cover with waxed paper.
11
Microwave at 30% for 17 to 20 min or possibly till a microwave meat thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 170F.
12
Cover with foil and let stand 5 min.
13
temperatures will rise about 10F during stand time

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Grnd chuck, 1 x Egg, 2 Tbsp. Quick-cooking oats, 1 can Tomato sauce (8-oz), and more.

Yes, Basic Microwave Meat Loaf Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!