Basic Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 3 slices Bread
• Water
• 1 Clove garlic, peeled-and crushed
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c Finely chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/8 tsp. Pepper
• 1 Egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 c Milk
• 1 lb Lean ground beef
• 1/4 c Catsup
  

Directions:

1. In a small bowl soak bread in water to cover 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.
2. In a large bowl combine bread, garlic, onion, celery, salt, pepper, egg and milk. Stir until well blended.
3. Crumble ground beef into bread mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
4. Shape meat mixture into a loaf and place in a shallow heat- resistant, non-metallic baking dish.
5. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 1/2 minutes.
6. Spread catsup over top of meat loaf and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes.
7. Allow meat loaf to stand covered 3 to 5 minutes before serving.