Lean Meatloaf Recipe


Submitted by clairelaine

Makes 10 servings


Make this classic dish without the fat and calories and still have juicy meatloaf! Adapted from Martha Stewart's Meatloaf 101

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound ground extra lean beef
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup zucchini, grated
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs, dry
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme, fresh
1/2 cup parsley, minced
2 eggs, whole
1/4 cup chicken broth
Directions
  1. put all the vegetables into the well of a food processor and chop fine

  2. beat the eggs with the chicken broth

  3. put all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix completely

  4. place in a large oiled or sprayed loaf pan, patting firmly and tapping on the counter several times to eliminate air pockets.

  5. insert a meat thermometer

  6. put the loaf pan on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 350 degree oven

  7. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the thermometer registers 150 to160 degrees. Do not overcook the meatloaf.

  8. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack (do not remove the meat thermometer) for at least 20 minutes

  9. Remove the meat thermometer, which should show an increase in temperature.

  10. Unmold onto a warm platter and slice into 10 slices.

Categories

Main Dish, American, Bake

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 169.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
179
Calories from Fat
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.0g
8%
Saturated Fat
1.3g
7%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
178mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates
9.5g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2.4g
10%
Sugars
2.3g
Protein
24.5g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 4% Iron 10%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+
  Good points
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
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