Title: Surprise Meat Loaf Squares
Categories: Ground Vegetable Beef
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 1/2 | lb | Lean Ground Beef |
| 1/2 | c | Onion; Chopped, 1 Md |
| 1/2 | c | Milk |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 16 | oz | Tomatoes; Stewed, 1 Cn |
| 3/4 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | c | Eggplant;Pared,FinelyChopped |
| 1 | | Egg; Lg |
| 1/4 | c | Oats; Quick Cooking |
| 1/2 | ts | Basil Leaves |
| 1 | | Clove Garlic; Minced |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
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.