Cottage Meat Loaf Microwave Version Recipes

15-MINUTE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• 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 thermometer reads 160°; 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.

SHELBY'S MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard; stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs, minced onion and green pepper, garlic powder, cracker crumbs, salt, and black pepper; mix in the ground beef and half the tomato sauce mixture, stirring until the meat loaf is thoroughly combined. Place the meat mixture into a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Spread the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the meat loaf.
• Cook in microwave oven on High setting until set, the juices run clear, and meat is no longer pink inside, 10 to 15 minutes depending on power of microwave oven. An instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the center of the loaf, should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Drain any grease from the dish as soon as loaf is cooked; allow to stand, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

COTTAGE MEAT LOAF (MICROWAVE VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• 2. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
• 3. On microsafe baking dish, form meat mixture into a 9-inch ring. Cover with waxed paper.
• 4. Microwave at HIGH power for 5 minutes. Pour off any juices.
• 5. Microwave, covered, at MEDIUM power for about 10 minutes.
• 6. Remove waxed paper. Spread top of meat loaf with the topping mixture.
• 7. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH power for about 5 minutes longer or until meat loaf is done.
• 8. Serve with noodles or rice and a green salad.

COTTAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, tomato juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, and mustard for meatloaf until well mixed. Press meat mixture into the prepared pan.
• In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for topping until smooth. Spread brown sugar mixture over meatloaf.
• Bake in preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

MAMA'S MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Combine soup mix, stuffing, water, and ketchup in a large bowl and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Then mix in all remaining ingredients. Shape into a loaf or a ring in a 9" glass pie plate. Cover with waxed paper.
• 2. Cook in microwave for about 20 -24 minutes. If no turntable, turn meatloaf a quarter turn every 5 minutes. (This time is for a 900-1000 watt oven. If yours is a 1200 watt oven, less time is required.)
• 3. Allow to stand about 10-12 minutes before slicing.

MICROWAVE VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Saute the mushrooms, pepper, onion and garlic in the canola oil until all are soft. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine tomato sauce, honey, brown sugar and mustard. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Add the breadcrumbs, the mixture should look like a thick paste.
• To the paste, add the veggie crumbles, rice, sauteed vegetable mixture, salt, pepper, steak seasoning mix, and half the sauce mixture. Combine well.
• Spread the mixture in a greased, 8 inch square glass baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce mixture on top and spread evenly.
• Microwave the meatloaf on high for 14 minutes, checking after about 10 to compensate for different ovens. The edges should be somewhat brown and firm with most of the sauce on top looking thick and a bit dry. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

COTTAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 12 ingredients. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add bread crumbs and rice. Mix again.
• Line a 9 x 5 in loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture and shape.
• In a seperate bowl mix topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread over top of meatloaf.
• Bake 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.
• Drain off fat. Let meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.

MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands until well mixed.
• Pat into a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
• Cook in microwave on full power 6 minutes.
• While cooking for the first 6 minutes, combine sauce elements into small bowl and whisk until mixed. At the end of the first 6 minutes pour sauce over the loaf and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes. (For a firmer loaf. decrease tomato sauce to 6 ounces).

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
• Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
• Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
• Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.

COTTAGE MEAT LOAF (OVEN VERSION)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard.
• Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add ground beef.
• Mix gently but thoroughly.
• Line a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
• Press in the beef mixture.
• In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Spread topping over the meat loaf.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
• Drain off fat.
• Rest meat loaf for 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with herbs, if desired.