BASIC MEAT LOAF

1 Slice Bread, torn into small pieces

1 Small Onion, chopped

¼ Cup chopped Celery

1 Egg , slightly beaten

1 Clove Garlic, minced

½ teaspoon Salt

1/8 Teaspoon Pepper

1 ½ pound Lean Ground Beef

¼ Cup Ketchup

Mix bread , onion , celery, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Crumble ground beef into

mixture; blend thoroughly. Press into loaf dish, 9 x 5 inches. Microwave

at high (100%) 13 to 15 minutes. If using oven other than sharp carousel, rotate

meat loaf once or twice during cooking. Spread with ketchup. Microwave at

(50%) Until ketchup is heated, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes.

Janelle LeDoux