Easy Microwave Meatloaf
Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner solution with this Easy Microwave Meatloaf recipe! Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, this microwave meatloaf combines classic ingredients like 80% lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, a touch of garlic powder, and a tangy ketchup glaze, offering all the comforting goodness of traditional meatloaf in just a fraction of the time. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a lifesaver for busy schedules, thanks to its quick prep and convenient microwave cooking method. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or steamed veggies for a hearty, family-friendly meal that’s as delightful as it is effortless. Whether you're looking for comfort food in a hurry or simply want to simplify dinnertime, this easy meatloaf recipe has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for glaze)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
Transfer the meat mixture into a microwave-safe dish. Shape it into a loaf approximately 2 inches thick, ensuring that it cooks evenly.
Spread the additional 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf to create a glaze.
Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small gap to vent steam, or cover with a microwave-safe lid.
Microwave on high power for 10 minutes. Carefully check the meatloaf with a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 160°F (71°C).
If not fully cooked, continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals, checking the temperature each time, until done.
Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest in the dish for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps lock in the juices and makes it easier to cut.
Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 538 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.8 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1557 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
