Something Special Meat Loaf Recipe
Summary
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Mushrooms | 3/4 pound, divided | |
| Ground chuck | 1 1/2 Pound | |
| Soft bread crumbs | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Catsup | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 2 eggs, lightly beaten | ||
| Salt | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Meat Loaf Topping | ||
Directions
Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel and trim stem ends.
Reserve 10 whole mushrooms.
Finely chop remaining mushrooms.
Place in a large bowl and stir in ground beef, crumbs, catsup, eggs, salt, and pepper.
Stir lightly.
Shape half the meat mixture into an oval about 1-inch thick in a flat baking dish.
Press 5 of the reserved mushrooms down in the center of the meat.
Cover with remaining meat and pat into an oval shape.
Cover with waxed paper.
Microwave at HIGH 7 minutes.
Rotate dish 1/4 turn.
Microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes.
Let stand, covered, while preparing Topping.
Slice remaining mushrooms.
Place in a 2-cup glass measure with butter.
Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes.
To serve, place meat loaf on serving platter.
Spoon Topping over meat loaf and garnish with mushroom slices that have been cooked in butter.
Reserve 10 whole mushrooms.
Finely chop remaining mushrooms.
Place in a large bowl and stir in ground beef, crumbs, catsup, eggs, salt, and pepper.
Stir lightly.
Shape half the meat mixture into an oval about 1-inch thick in a flat baking dish.
Press 5 of the reserved mushrooms down in the center of the meat.
Cover with remaining meat and pat into an oval shape.
Cover with waxed paper.
Microwave at HIGH 7 minutes.
Rotate dish 1/4 turn.
Microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes.
Let stand, covered, while preparing Topping.
Slice remaining mushrooms.
Place in a 2-cup glass measure with butter.
Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes.
To serve, place meat loaf on serving platter.
Spoon Topping over meat loaf and garnish with mushroom slices that have been cooked in butter.
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