Best 6 Easy Delicious Low Fat Meatloaf Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the comfort and satisfaction of a hearty and flavorful meatloaf. With its tantalizing aroma filling the air and its moist, succulent texture gracing the plate, meatloaf has earned a well-deserved place in the pantheon of culinary favorites. Its versatility allows for endless variations, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. For those seeking a healthier approach to this classic dish, a low-fat meatloaf emerges as a shining beacon, offering a symphony of flavors without compromising on taste or satisfaction. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the secrets of creating an easy, delicious, and low-fat meatloaf that will elevate your mealtime experience to new heights. Let's delve into the world of low-fat meatloaf and discover its delightful potential.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This is the Best Ever Meatloaf, and it is incredibly easy to make. So much flavor packed inside with a delicious glaze spread on the top!

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion (diced small (about 1/2 cup))
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 cup quick oats
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix together ground beef, onion, eggs, pepper, oats, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion salt and tomato sauce in a large bowl, using your hands. Do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, sugar and mustard. Spread on top of meatloaf and place in oven. Bake for 1 hour and 15-30 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes and then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 27.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Sodium 600 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

HEALTHIER EASY MEATLOAF



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This no-fail recipe for meatloaf doesn't take long to make and is healthier with lean ground beef, low-fat milk, whole wheat bread crumbs, some fresh parsley, and carrot.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large carrot, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅓ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine beef, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, and carrot in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Place beef mixture in loaf pan.
  • Stir together brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl. Pour over meatloaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 284.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

EASY, DELICIOUS, LOW-FAT MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Easy, Delicious, Low-Fat Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hipmommy81

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 6 Mini Loaves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 slice whole wheat bread (to use as breadcrumbs)
2 egg whites
1/3 cup tomato ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly spray a nonstick or silicone muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Crumble ground beef into a large bowl.
  • Add shredded carrots, chopped onion, and green pepper.
  • Add chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and the breadcrumbs. Stir with a fork. Add egg whites and stir again with a fork until well blended. You can knead the mixture with your hands but sometimes this makes the meat overly tough.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pan, and top each cup with ketchup. Bake for 25 minutes, making sure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 316.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 18.5

SKINNY MEATLOAF



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This is a traditional meatloaf recipe without all of the fat and calories. Delicious!

Provided by LadyNewt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 egg whites
½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup ketchup, divided
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine beef, egg whites, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Press into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Spread remaining ketchup over the top and continue baking until ketchup bubbles and thickens, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1254 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

HEALTHY MEATLOAF



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Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful southwestern taco flavor. This is down-home comfort food at its healthy best! -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, divided
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, 2/3 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, yogurt and egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Shape into a loaf and place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon the remaining diced tomatoes over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain if necessary; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REALLY GOOD VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (REALLY!)



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High in fiber and protein, low in fat, easy and really yummy! I've always thought meatloaf looks and smells so delicious and savory so, as a vegetarian, I decided to make a no-meat version! This is basically our favorite meatloaf recipe but with cooked mashed lentils instead of ground meat. The result is a very tasty dinner!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Grains

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lentils
1 small onion, diced
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup American cheese
1 egg, beaten
4 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce or 4 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
  • Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
  • Remove from fire.
  • Drain and partially mash lentils.
  • Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
  • Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
  • Smooth top with back of spoon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
  • Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
  • Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 810.4, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14.8

This article provides four delicious and easy-to-follow low-fat meatloaf recipes. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf, a healthier turkey meatloaf, a vegetarian lentil meatloaf, or a spicy Mexican meatloaf, you'll find a recipe to suit your taste.

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef or turkey. This will help to reduce the fat content of your meatloaf.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to your meatloaf. This will help to boost the nutritional value and add flavor.
  • Use a low-fat binder. This could be anything from eggs to bread crumbs to oatmeal.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices in.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can create a delicious and healthy low-fat meatloaf that your whole family will enjoy. So, experiment with the different recipes provided in this article and find your favorite!

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