SURPRISE MEAT LOAF SQUARES

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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