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Healthy Meatloaf
This juicy meatloaf is a little bit leaner with the addition of ground turkey and an extra dose of veggies. It's the perfect meal for a hungry family!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 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 chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 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.
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Notes
- Do not overmix or the meat can become tough.
- Additional veggies can be added to the blended mixture as long as the meat holds together.
- We prefer to form a loaf on a pan instead of using a "loaf pan". This allows juices to move away from the meat and the outside can crisp. A loaf pan can cause a soggy meatloaf.
- Ensure the meatloaf is removed from the oven at 160°F. It will reach 165°F as it rests.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
519mg
(22%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1484IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% 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.