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MICROWAVE ITALIAN MEAT LOAF 1/4 c. diced green pepper 1 Tbsp. dried minced onion 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce, divided use 1 lb. ground beef 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1/2 c. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. seasoned pepper 2 Tbsp. shredded Mozzarella cheese 3 pimiento, stuffed green olives, sliced Place green pepper and onion in a 2 quart glass bowl. Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup tomato sauce and add remaining sauce to onion mixture. Add ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder and seasoned pepper. Mix well. Shape into loaf. Place on a microwavesafe meat or bacon rack. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on High for 10 minutes, rotating the rack half way through. Pour remaining tomato sauce over loaf. Sprinkle on cheese and decorate with olives. Place back in microwave. Do not cover. Microwave on High for 2 more minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 4 to 5 servings. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |