Healthy Meatloaf
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Meatloaf
Description
Healthy Meatloaf uses a combination of lean ground beef and ground turkey for balanced flavor and moisture. Vegetables including carrot and onion are blended with egg and seasoning, creating a finely chopped mixture that integrates evenly throughout the meat, helping to keep the loaf moist. Panko breadcrumbs bind the mixture while keeping the texture light.
The meatloaf is formed into a loaf shape on a foil-lined pan coated with non-stick spray to allow juices to drain away. It is baked covered for the first hour to retain moisture, then uncovered and topped with barbecue sauce for an additional baking period, producing a glaze with a tangy sweetness on the surface. Cooking to an internal temperature of 160°F ensures safety and juiciness, with carry-over heat raising it to 165°F while resting.
This preparation results in a tender, flavorful meatloaf that can accommodate additional finely blended vegetables if desired, and the uncovered baking stage crisps the exterior slightly. Resting before slicing helps retain juices within the loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce or ketchup or chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley, chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce or half bbq sauce and half chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a blender combine egg, carrot, onion, bbq sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and pepper. Blend until the carrot & onion are finely chopped and the mixture is fairly smooth (a few chunks are ok).
- In a large bowl, combine blended mixture, beef, turkey and bread crumbs. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spray a foil-lined pan very well with non-stick spray. Place the meat on the pan and form into a loaf shape about 4" wide x 3" high. Cover with foil to create a seal.
- Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, spread topping over meatloaf, and bake an additional 15-30 minutes or until meatloaf reaches 160°F. (The temperature will rise to 165°F while resting)
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to avoid a tough texture.
- Additional finely blended vegetables can be added as long as the meat mixture holds together.
- Forming the loaf on a pan rather than in a loaf pan helps juices drain and encourages a crisper crust.
- Remove from the oven at 160°F as the temperature will rise to 165°F while resting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1484IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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