Recipe: Herbed Mini Meat Loaves (microwave)

HERBED MINI MEAT LOAVES (microwave)

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, divided use
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Set aside half of the tomato sauce. Combine the remaining sauce with all the other ingredients; mix well. Form into six balls.

Place the balls in a microwave-safe muffin pan. Cook in the microwave at 70% power (MEDIUM-HIGH) for 11 to 13 minutes or until done, rotating the pan every four minutes.

Drizzle with the reserved tomato sauce. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve with mashed potatoes, carrots and spinach.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Sam Waring, 1990's