surprise meat loaf squares

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups eggplant, pared, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, leaves
  • 16 ounces can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

How To Make surprise meat loaf squares

  • Step 1
    Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk, oats, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the basil together.
  • Step 3
    Spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 8x8x2 or 9x9x2-inches.
  • Step 4
    Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Drain off the excess fat.
  • Step 6
    Mix the tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.
  • Step 7
    Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
  • Step 8
    Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Step 9
    Cut the meat loaf into squares and top with the tomato sauce when you serve it.
  • Step 10
    NOTE: Any type of summer squash can be substituted for the eggplant in this recipe.

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Category: Beef

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