Surprise Meatloaf Squares

Very tasty!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2  cups eggplants, Pared, FinelyChopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, Chopped, 1 Md
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  garlic clove, Minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk, oats,1 1/2 ts salt and the basil together.
3. Spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 8 X 8 X 2 or 9 X 9 X 2-inches.
4. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes.
5. Drain off the excess fat.
6. Mix the tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch and 3/4 ts 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.