Microwave Mushroom Meatloaf

Spending time in an extended-stay hotel with just a microwave and stovetop for cooking, along with minimal cookware, led me to be a bit creative at mealtime. I was craving meatloaf and came up with this recipe from foods I had on hand leftover from earlier meals. I was pleased with how it turned out considering my limited options. And it wasn't a reheated frozen dinner either!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ pound extra-lean ground beef
• 3 small button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 6 whole-wheat crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
• ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix ground beef, egg, mushrooms, onion, whole-wheat crackers, and salt together in a bowl. Mold into a ring on a microwave-safe dish. Spread ketchup on top. Cover with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cook in the microwave until beef is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain off any fat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.