Healthy Meatloaf
Immerse yourself in the realm of our Healthy Meatloaf, a culinary masterwork that expertly melds lean ground beef and ground turkey to assemble a lighter yet extremely flavorful experience. With every bite you'll discover the sweetness of carrots and onions accompanied by a blend of BBQ sauce, mustard and Worcestershire. Let's not forget the mouthwatering glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes in the oven. Our meatloaf changes comfort food into entertainment that swears to satisfy your desires while nurturing your soul.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey breast or ground chicken
- ½ c Panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 carrot cut in chunks
- 1 small onion cut in chunks
- ¼ c BBQ sauce or ketchup/chili sauce as alternatives
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt or more to taste
- ½ tsp pepper
Topping:
- ¾ c BBQ sauce or a mix of BBQ sauce and chili sauce
Instructions
- Using a blender combine the egg, carrot, onion, BBQ sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and pepper. Blend until you achieve a fairly smooth mixture, with chunks.
- In a bowl thoroughly mix together the blended veggie mixture with the ground beef, turkey and Panko breadcrumbs until everything is evenly combined.
- On a pan lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray shape the mixture into a loaf that measures 4 inches wide and 3 inches high. Cover it with foil to create a seal. Place it in the oven. Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil cover from the meatloaf. Spread BBQ sauce over it, as a topping. Continue baking for 15 to 30 minutes or until it reaches a temperature of 160°F.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it up and serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
You can effortlessly pivot our Healthy Meatloaf into a version that is not only feasible but also absolutely delectable! To make this comforting classic unrestricted, to everyone all you need to do is supersede the Panko breadcrumbs with your gluten-free breadcrumbs. These special breadcrumbs are specifically developed to replicate the texture and binding properties of ones so you'll still acquire that meatloaf consistency without any gluten. Additionally it's critical to ensure that the BBQ sauce Worcestershire sauce and mustard you use are tagged as gluten-free because certain brands might contain traces of gluten. By making these adjustments our Healthy Meatloaf will be an inviting dish, for everyone guaranteeing that nobody misses out on the pleasure of a hearty and homemade meal.