Lean Meatloaf Recipe

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Looking for an easy Lean Meatloaf recipe? Learn how to make Lean Meatloaf using healthy ingredients.

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

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

put all the vegetables into the well of a food processor and chop fine
beat the eggs with the chicken broth
put all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix completely
place in a large oiled or sprayed loaf pan, patting firmly and tapping on the counter several times to eliminate air pockets.
insert a meat thermometer
put the loaf pan on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 350 degree oven
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the thermometer registers 150 to160 degrees. Do not overcook the meatloaf.
Remove from the oven and cool on a rack (do not remove the meat thermometer) for at least 20 minutes
Remove the meat thermometer, which should show an increase in temperature.
Unmold onto a warm platter and slice into 10 slices.