Microwave Meatloaf

By
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated on 05/10/22
Meatloaf sliced with sauce drizzled on top

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 1 meatloaf

Cook meatloaf in your microwave. This easy recipe is part of a collection of meatloaf including recipes for Ranch chicken meatloaf, Russian meat patties, and pizza meatloaf. Here you can make a recipe for your classic meatloaf. It's delicious and made quickly at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/3 cup minced onion

  • Garlic, minced, to taste, optional

  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 dash white pepper

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 pound ground chuck

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, onion, and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes on high until soft.

  3. Combine with oats, 1/2 the tomato sauce, thyme, marjoram, garlic salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix in meat with your hands. Gently shape into an 8x4 inch loaf.

  4. Place into a 9x5 inch glass loaf pan, making sure the meat mixture doesn't touch the sides of the pan. Cover pan with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave at high power for 5 minutes, then carefully siphon off the juices using a turkey baster.

  5. Combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard with remaining tomato sauce. Spoon this mixture over the meatloaf, making sure to evenly coat top and sides.

  6. Return pan to the microwave, rotating one-half turn. Cover pan with microwave-safe waxed paper and cook at 50% for 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 160 F.

  7. Cover with foil and let stand 5 minutes on a solid surface before serving. (The temperature of the meatloaf will rise about 10 degrees during standing time.)

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
269 Calories
17g Fat
7g Carbs
22g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 3mg 13%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 420mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)