Cottage Meat Loaf

Summary

Printed collectible recipe card for a ketchup-mustard-glazed ground beef meatloaf, from the "Great American Recipes" series ("Great Ways with Ground Meats," Card 66, Group 8), with both a conventional-oven method (front) and a full microwave method (back).

Key contents

For 5-6 servings: - 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef - 1/2 cup tomato ketchup - 1/3 cup tomato juice - 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper - 1/8 tsp red pepper - 2 eggs, beaten - 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs - 1/4 cup finely chopped onions - 2 tsp prepared mustard

Topping: 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp prepared mustard, 2 tsp brown sugar, fresh herbs (optional garnish).

Conventional method: Combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard; mix until blended. Add ground beef, mix gently but thoroughly. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, press in beef mixture. Combine topping ingredients and spread over meat loaf. Bake at 400°F for 35-45 minutes or until done. Drain fat; rest 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh herbs. Prep time 15 min.

Microwave method (back of card): Same mix; form into a 9-inch ring on a microsafe dish, cover with waxed paper. Microwave HIGH 5 min, pour off juices. Microwave covered at MEDIUM ~10 min. Remove waxed paper, spread topping. Microwave uncovered HIGH ~5 min more or until done. Serve with noodles or rice and a green salad. Total microwave time ~20 min (HIGH 100%/MEDIUM 50%).

Nutrition (per serving): 314 calories, 24.0g protein, 17.7g fat, 14.0g carbohydrates, 725mg sodium; 36.9% USRDA protein, 3.5% calcium, 15.0% iron, 13.5% vitamin A, 13.6% vitamin C.

Serving suggestion: Spinach salad, mashed potatoes, and buttered broccoli (front); noodles or rice and a green salad (back/microwave version).

Publisher contact (printed on card): Great American Recipes, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 — (800) 335-2975. Card copyright MCMLXXXVIII (1988); item/plate number 221 708 106.

Card is complete and cookable as written (both methods).