Surprise Meat Loaf Squares

Name: Surprise Meat Loaf Squares
Ingredients: 1.5 lb lean ground beef; 2 c eggplant, pared, finely chopped; 1/2 c onion, chopped; 1 large egg; 1/2 c milk; 1/4 c quick cooking oats; 1.5 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp basil, leaves; 16 oz can stewed tomatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 3/4 tsp salt

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1.5 lb

lean ground beef
2 c

eggplant, pared, finely chopped
1/2 c

onion, chopped
1 large

egg
1/2 c

milk
1/4 c

quick cooking oats
1.5 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

basil, leaves
16 oz

can stewed tomatoes
1

garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp

cornstarch
3/4 tsp

salt

How to Make Surprise Meat Loaf Squares

Step-by-Step

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