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Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf

By: Deb Thompson

"'I combined a few great-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful family favorite,' says Deb Thompson of Lincoln, Nebraska. 'My husband loves it, and because it's made in the microwave, it's ideal for busy nights.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 egg
5 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. add 2 tablespoons of 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 with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 11-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, rotating a half turn once; drain.
In a small bowl, combine the sugars, vinegar and remaining ketchup; drizzle over meat loaf. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with lean ground beef) equals 375 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 960 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.