Ingredients
1/4 cup dried chopped onion
1 1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup parsley sprigs
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz.
1 egg
1 carrot
3 tbsp a1 sauce
1/2 tsp dried oregano
TOPPING
1/2 can tomato paste (3 oz)
Directions
In food processor, shred carrot. Add remaining ingredients except for
the tomato paste. Process until blended. Invert a 6 oz custard cup in
center of a 9" glass pie plate. Shape mixture into a ring around cup.
Spread the tomato paste over the top of the meat loaf. Cook in
microwave on high 15 minutes or until juices run clear. Pour off any
fat from dish before slicing.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Meat; Microwave
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