How to Make Shelby's Microwave Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my kitchen! I'm thrilled to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Shelby's Microwave Meatloaf. This dish holds a special place in my heart as it was passed down to me from my grandmother, and it's been a family favorite for generations.

Traditionally, meatloaf is baked in the oven for a long period of time, but I've discovered a way to achieve the same delicious results in a fraction of the time using a microwave. Not only is this method incredibly convenient for...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • ½ cup saltine cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup minced green bell pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Mix onion, cracker crumbs, bell pepper, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Add ground beef and 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture; stir until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 2-quart, microwave-safe baking dish. Spread remaining tomato sauce mixture over top.
  • Microwave on high until the loaf is set, the juices run clear, and meat is no longer pink inside, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. An instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the center of the loaf, should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
  • Remove from the microwave and immediately drain any grease from the dish. Let stand, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 471mg