Micro Meat Loaf
In this recipe the title “Micro” does mean small, however this meatloaf is also cooked in the microwave! The microwave is an amazing time-saving tool in the kitchen for steaming veggies, melting chocolate, and, in this case, baking personal-size meat loaves for 2.
1. Topping: Combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire and sugar in a small bowl.
2. Meat Loaf: Combine egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix in ground beef with a fork (careful not to over-mix). Divide meat mixture in half.
3. Shape half of the meat mixture into a lightly oiled 5-inch (12 cm) ramekin, leaving small hole in middle like a doughnut.
4. Cover with waxed or parchment paper. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 3 minutes.
5. Remove paper and spread one-third of Topping over meat loaf. Replace paper, covering loosely. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 3 minutes or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of of meat loaf, avoiding the bottom, reads 160ºF (71ºF). Let rest for 5 minutes and repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cook the second meat loaf. Serve drizzled with remaining Topping.
These individual meat loaves are moist, delicious and cooked in just 6 minutes per loaf! However, if you want to make 4 servings, just double the ingredients and use one 9-inch (25 cm) round baking dish or pie plate. Create a larger ‘doughnut’ hole in the centre and increase the cooking time to 8 minutes.
Ingredients
Directions
1. Topping: Combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire and sugar in a small bowl.
2. Meat Loaf: Combine egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix in ground beef with a fork (careful not to over-mix). Divide meat mixture in half.
3. Shape half of the meat mixture into a lightly oiled 5-inch (12 cm) ramekin, leaving small hole in middle like a doughnut.
4. Cover with waxed or parchment paper. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 3 minutes.
5. Remove paper and spread one-third of Topping over meat loaf. Replace paper, covering loosely. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 3 minutes or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of of meat loaf, avoiding the bottom, reads 160ºF (71ºF). Let rest for 5 minutes and repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cook the second meat loaf. Serve drizzled with remaining Topping.
These individual meat loaves are moist, delicious and cooked in just 6 minutes per loaf! However, if you want to make 4 servings, just double the ingredients and use one 9-inch (25 cm) round baking dish or pie plate. Create a larger ‘doughnut’ hole in the centre and increase the cooking time to 8 minutes.
