------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Peppy Pizza Pie Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 2 oz Pepperoni; Chopped,1/3 C Abt 1/3 c Bread Crumbs; Dry 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/2 t Oregano Leaves 1/4 t Salt 8 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 Cn 8 oz Mushroom Stems & Pieces; * 1/4 c Ripe Olives; Pitted, Sliced 1 c Mozzarella Cheese; Shredded * Use 1 8-oz can of Mushroom Stems and Pieces that has been drained. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the meats, bread crumbs, egg, oregano leaves, salt and half of the tomato sauce. Press the mixture evenly against the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10-inch pie pan. Sprinkle the mushrooms and olives in the meat line pan then pour the remaining tomato sauce over the vegetables. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. The pepperoni gives a red-flecked appearance to the meat. Sprinkle the pie with the shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes then cut into 6 wedges. NOTE: If a 10-inch pie pan is not available, use a 9-inch one but put a pan under it to catch the run off of juices. Also you can use an 8 oz can of cut green beans or whole kernel corn in place of the mushrooms if desired. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Potluck Surprise Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 1/2 c Elbow Macaroni; Uncooked 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 1/2 t Salt 1 t Italian Seasoning 1/4 t Pepper 1 ea Eggplant; Sm, * 1 c Dairy Sour Cream 1/4 c Pimento; Chopped, ** 2 c Cheddar Cheese; Shredded,8oz * Peel and cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about ** You can use 1/2 cup of sliced pimento stuffed olives in place of the -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the macaroni as directed on the package and drain. While the macaroni is cooking, cook and stir the meat and onion in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, macaroni, eggplant, sour cream, pimento and 1 cup of the cheese. Turn into an ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered until the eggplant is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes. Serve hot. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Hungry Boy's Casserole Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 c Celery; Chopped, 2 Stalks 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 ea Clove Garlic; Minced 16 oz Garbanzo Or Lima Beans, 1 Cn 16 oz Pork And Beans; 1 Cn 1/2 c Green Bell Pepper; Chopped 1 t Salt 6 oz Tomato Paste; 1 Cn Cook and stir the meat, celery, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the the excess fat. Stir in the undrained garbanzo beans and remaining ingredients. TO COOK IN A SKILLET: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot. TO COOK IN THE OVEN: Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake in a 375 degree F. oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Hamburger Pizza Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meats Vegetables Servings: 8 -----------------------------------CRUST----------------------------------- 2 1/2 c Bisquick Baking Mix 1 ea Active Dry Yeast; Package 2/3 c Water; Hot --------------------------------MEAT MIXTURE-------------------------------- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 15 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 Cn 2 t Oregano Leaves 1/4 t Pepper ----------------------------------TOPPING---------------------------------- 1/2 c Green Pepper; Chopped, Opt. 2 c Mozzarella Cheese; Shredded 1 c Parmesan Cheese; Grated Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the baking mix and yeast and stir in the hot water. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead until smooth, about 20 times. Let the dough rest a few minutes. While the dough is resting, cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the onion is tender and the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano leaves, and pepper and set aside. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half on an ungreased baking sheet into a rectangle, 13 X 10-inches or on a pizza pan 12-inches in diameter. Pinch the edges to make a slight rim. Spread the meat mixture almost to the edges. Top with the green pepper and cheeses. Bake until the crust is brown and the filling is hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares or wedges and serve. NOTE: If desired, you can use shredded Cheddar Cheese for the Mozzarella in the above recipe. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Baked Pizza Sandwich Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 15 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 Cn, OR 15 oz Pizza Sauce; 1 Cn 1 t Oregano Leaves 2 c Biscuit Baking Mix 1 ea Egg; Lg 2/3 c Milk 8 oz Cheese; * 2 oz Mushrooms;Sliced,Drained,1Cn 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese; Grated * Use 1 8-oz package of sliced process American Or mozzarella cheese. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in half of the tomato sauce and the oregano leaves into the meat mixture. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. While the meat mixture is simmering, mix the baking mix, egg and the milk. Measure out 3/4 cup of the batter and set aside. Spread the remaining batter in a greased baking pan 9 X 9 X 2-inches. Pour into the remaining tomato sauce over the batter, spreading evenly. Layer 4 slices of the cheese, the meat mixture, the mushrooms and the remaining cheese on top of the batter and tomato sauce. Spoon the reserved batter on the top of the cheese. Sprinkle the batter top with the grated Parmesan cheese and bake, uncovered, until it is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Minnesota Minestrone Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Soups Vegetables Servings: 10 2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Lg 1 ea Clove Garlic, Minced 28 oz Tomatoes; 1 Cn 15 oz Kidney Beans; 1 Cn 12 oz Whole Kernel Corn; 1 Cn 1 c Celery; Sliced, 2 Stalks 2 c Cabbage; Shredded,Abt 1/2 Hd 2 c Zucchini; Sliced, 2 Sm 1 c Elbow Macaroni; Uncooked, OR 1 c Spaghetti; Broken, Uncooked 2 c Water 1/2 c Red Wine Or Water 2 t Beef Bouillon; Instant 1 1/2 t Salt 1 1/2 t Italian Seasoning ----------------------------------GARNISH---------------------------------- 1 x Parmesan Cheese; Grated Cook and stir the meat onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, the undrained corn, and remaining ingredients except the cheese, breaking up the tomatoes as you do. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the macaroni and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with the Parmesan cheese. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Beef And Lentil Stew Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meats Soups Vegetables Servings: 6 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 ea Clove Garlic; Minced 4 oz Mushroom Stems & Pieces;1 Cn 16 oz Stewed Tomatoes; 1 Cn 1 ea Celery Stalk; Sliced 1 ea Carrot; Lg, Sliced 1 c Lentils; Uncooked 3 c Water 1/4 c Red Wine; Optional 1 ea Bay Leaf 2 tb Parsley; Snipped 1 t Salt 1 t Beef Bouillon; Instant 1/4 t Pepper Cook and stir the meat, onion and the garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the undrained mushrooms, and the remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Basic Meat Loaf Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 ea Bread Slices; * 1 ea Egg; Lg 1 c Milk 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm 1 tb Worcestershire Sauce 1 t Salt 1/2 t Mustard, Dry 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 t Sage 1/8 t Garlic Powder 1/2 c Sauce ** * You can substitute 1/2 Cup of Dry Bread Crumbs or 1/2 Cup of Wheat ** You can use catsup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce as a topping in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the catsup together. Spread the meat mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches or shape into a loaf in an ungreased baking pan. Spoon catsup onto the loaf and bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until done. Drain off the excess fat and serve sliced on a heated platter. NOTE: For leftover meat loaf, try the following: BARBECUED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce and 2 tb of water in a skillet. Place the slices of meatloaf in the skillet, turning to coat all sides with the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook over low heat, brushing the sauce on the slices occasionally, until the meat is hot, about 10 to 15 minutes. POTATO-TOPPED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, prepare some instant mashed potatoes, enough for 4 servings, as directed on the package and set aside. Set the oven control at broil/or 550 degrees F. Broil the slices with the tops 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes. Spread the potatoes on the slices and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes and serve hot. SOUPED-UP MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 to 1 can of your favorite condensed cream soup, such as cream of mushroom, (10 3/4 oz size) and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk in a skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and place the slices in the skilled, turning to coat all sides with the sauce. Cover and simmer until the meat is hot, 10 to 15 minutes and serve. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Cheese-Potato Meat Loaf Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 1 x Basic Meat Loaf; Recipe # 8 1/4 c Blue Cheese; Crumbled 1 x Potatoes; Instant Mashed 1 x Bacon; Crisp & Crumbled * Use the measurements for 4 servings and prepare as the recipe -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare the basic meat loaf recipe except -- mix in half of the cheese and shape the mixture into a loaf in an ungreased baking pan 13 X 9 X 2-inches. Omit the catsup and bake as directed. Drain off the excess fat. Prepare the potatoes as directed on the package except -- stir in the remaining cheese. Spread the potatoes on the sides and top of the meat loaf. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned. Serve hot. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Meat And Potato Squares Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 1 x Basic Meat Loaf; Recipe # 8 1 x Mashed Potatoes; Instant, * 1/2 c Cheddar Cheese; Shredded * Prepare enough instant mashed potatoes to serve 4 as per package -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare the basic Meat Loaf -- except spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 9 X 9 X 2 or 8 X 8 X 2-inches. Omit the catsup and decrease the baking time to 40 to 50 minutes. Drain off the excess fat. Spread the hot potatoes evenly over the meat in the pan and sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 4 minutes. Serve hot on a slightly heated platter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Roast Meat Loaf Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 8 2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/2 c Oats; Quick-Cooking 1/2 c Milk 1 tb Parsley; Snipped 1 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Savory Or Thyme 1/4 ts Pepper 1/2 c Catsup Or Chili Sauce 2 tb Brown Sugar; Packed Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the catsup and brown sugar together. Press the mixture firmly in an ungreased loaf pan 8 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 2 1/2-inches. Loosen the edge with a spatula and unmold the loaf in an ungreased baking pan 13 X 9 X 2-inches. Mix the catsup and sugar then spoon onto the loaf. Bake uncovered for about 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove the meat loaf to a plate and let stand for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve on a heated platter. NOTE: If you don't have a pan this size, just form the mixture into a loaf in the large baking pan. VARIATION: Roast Meat Loaf Ring: Press the meat mixture firmly into an ungreased 5 to 6 cup ring mold. Unmold in the baking pan by rapping mold against the bottom of the larger pan. Brush with the catsup mixture. Bake for about 50 minutes. If you desire, the hole in the ring can be filled with hot potato salad or creamed peas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Onion Meat Loaf Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 8 2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 1/2 oz Onion Soup Mix; 1 pk 2/3 c Milk 1 ea Egg; Lg 3 tb Brown Sugar 3 tb Catsup 1 tb Mustard; Prepared Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the meat, onion soup mix, milk and egg together. Shape the mixture firmly into a loaf shape, in a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Mix the remaining ingredients together and spoon onto the loaf. Bake, uncovered, for about an hour. When done, remove the loaf to a plate and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve on a heated platter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Savory Stuffed Meat Loaf Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 2 ea Slices Bacon; Cut Up 1/2 c Milk 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/4 c Bread Crumbs; Dry 2 tb Parsley; Snipped 1 tb Worcestershire Sauce 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Mustard; Dry 1/4 ts Pepper 1/8 ts Garlic Powder -----------------------------MEAT LOAF STUFFING----------------------------- 1/2 c Butter Or Margarine 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm 1/2 c Celery/Leaves; Chopped 2 c Bread Crumbs; Fresh 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Sage 1/8 ts Thyme 1 ds Pepper Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients except the stuffing together. Spread 2/3rds of the mixture into an ungreased loaf pan 9 X 5 X 3-inches, pressing the mixture up the sides of the pan to within 3/4 inch of the top. Spoon the stuffing onto the mixture in the pan and then top with the remaining meat mixture covering the stuffing completely. Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thick slices. Serve on a heated platter. MEAT LOAF STUFFING: Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and the celery and cook an stir until the onion is tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Zucchini-Layered Meat Loaf Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Vegetables Servings: 6 1 x Recipe Basic Meat Loaf; * 1/2 c Swiss Cheese; Shredded 1/2 c Zucchini; Thinly Sliced 2 tb Pimento; Chopped * See Recipe # 8, this file, for the recipe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare the basic meat loaf -- except spread 1/3 of the mixture evenly in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches. Sprinkle half each of the cheese, zucchini and pimento in layers, spreading the layers to within 1/2 inch of all sides of the pan. Repeat the layers ending up with a layer of the meat mixture on the top. Be sure to cover the layers completely by spreading the mixture to the sides of the pan. Omit the catsup and bake, uncovered, for 1 1/4 hours. Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thick slices. Serve on a heated platter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Spooned-Up Meat Loaf Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 1/2 oz Onion Soup Mix; 1 pk 1/2 c Oats; Quick Cooking 1/2 c Water 1/2 c Dairy Sour Cream 2 ea Eggs; Lg, Beaten 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese; Grated Cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the soup mix, oats and water. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sour cream and eggs. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet then sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover and simmer until set, about 5 minutes. Serve with catsup, if desired. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Saucy Mini-Loaves Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Vegetables Servings: 4 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Cracker Crumbs 10 3/4 oz Cream Of Mushroom Soup; 1 cn 1/4 c Milk 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm 3/4 ts Salt 1/8 ts Nutmeg 1/8 ts Pepper 1/2 c Cucumber; Chopped, Unpared 3 tb Milk 1/3 c Tomato; Chopped 1/2 c Dairy Sour Cream Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the meat, cracker crumbs, 1.2 cup of the soup 1/4 cup of the milk, the egg, onion, and seasonings together. Press the mixture into 12 ungreased muffin cups. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. In the meantime, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining soup the cucumber and 3 tb of milk to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and stir in the tomato and sour cream. Heat just to boiling, stirring constantly then remove from the heat and spoon over the unmolded mini-loaves. NOTE: If you use regular hamburger put the muffin tin on a cookie/jelly-roll pan to catch any of the juices that run over. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Meat Loaf Tropicale Categories: Fruits Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Vegetables Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 ea Egg; Lg 1 c Bananas; Ripe, Mashed, 2 Lg 1/2 c Oats; Quick Cooking 1/2 c Green Bell Pepper; Chopped 2 tb Onion; Chopped 1 ts Salt 1 ts Mustard; Prepared 1/4 ts Nutmeg 1/8 ts Allspice 2 ea Slices Bacon 3 tb Orange Marmalade Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon and marmalade, together. Spread the mixture in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches. Crisscross the bacon slices on the top of the meat mixture and spread the marmalade over the whole thing. Bake, uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. NOTE: The bananas add a unique, almost mysterious flavor and a special moistness to this elegant meat loaf. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Heidelberg Meat Loaf Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 ea Slices Rye Bread; Torn Up 1 c Beer Or Bouillon; Any Brand 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm 1 ts Salt 1 ts Caraway Seed; Optional 1/2 ts Celery Seed 1/4 ts Pepper Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients together. Spread the mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches. Bake uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve on a heated platter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Bacon-Wrapped Little Loaves Categories: Cheese Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 c Cheddar Cheese;Shredded,4 Oz 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/4 c Bread Crumbs; Dry 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm 1/4 c Lemon Juice 1/4 c Green Bell Pepper; Chopped 1/2 c Water 1/2 ts Beef Bouillon; Instant 1 ts Salt 6 ea ThinSlicesofBacon,Cut In 1/2 Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon, together. Shape the mixture into 6 small loaves. Crisscross 2 of the half slices of bacon across each loaf, tucking the ends under each loaf. Place the loaves on a rack in a shallow baking pan and bake uncovered for 50 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Recipe Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) v6.14 ------------------ Title: Surprise Meat Loaf Squares Categories: Hamburger Main dish Meat loaf Meats Vegetables Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef 2 c Eggplant;Pared,FinelyChopped 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 1 ea Egg; Lg 1/2 c Milk 1/4 c Oats; Quick Cooking 1 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Basil Leaves 16 oz Tomatoes; Stewed, 1 Cn 1 ea Clove Garlic; Minced 1 tb Cornstarch 3/4 ts Salt Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk, oats,1 1/2 ts salt and the basil together. Spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 8 X 8 X 2 or 9 X 9 X 2-inches. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes. Drain off the excess fat. Mix the tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch and 3/4 ts 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. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------