Surprise Meat Loaf Squares

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Title: SURPRISE MEAT LOAF SQUARES
Categories: Hamburger, Main dish, Meats, Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings

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.

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