Best 4 Easy Pleasing Extra Lean Meatloaf Recipes
Lean meatloaf is a staple dish in many kitchens, but a traditional meatloaf is often high in calories and fat. This recipe aims to create a healthier version of the classic dish by using leaner ground beef and incorporating vegetables, making it a more nutritious and flavorful option. This easy-to-make meatloaf is packed with delicious flavors and wholesome ingredients, suitable for those seeking a healthier yet satisfying meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY MEATLOAF
This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!
Provided by Janet Caldwell
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
HEALTHIER EASY MEATLOAF
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
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 1LB MEATLOAF
This is actually a recipe of my grandmother's that I have sized down. Her recipe feeds about a dozen people, but now that I am living on my own, the recipe makes way more food than is necessary for the amount of people I need to serve. So I tried sizing it down, and it worked, because there wasn't anything left for leftover. (This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled to meet your families needs.)
Provided by Raincloud_specialty
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 1 pan, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In medium mixing bowl, break beef into small chunks.
- Add egg, oatmeal, onion, spices, and ketchup.
- Mix until well blended (you can mix with your hands, but if you prefer not to use that method, a large mixing spoon or rubber spatula will also work just fine).
- Smooth mixture into regular sized bread pan.
- If you like having a sauce on top, smooth some extra ketchup over the top of the uncooked meatloaf (this step is optional).
- Place in oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until meat is cooked all the way through.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 412.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 24.4
EASY PLEASING EXTRA LEAN MEATLOAF
A slightly altered recipe from Kraft Canada's Easy Pleasing Meatloaf. I've made it a few times and really like it; it lives up to it's name quite well. This would probably work with other kinds of meats as well as meatless mixtures.
Provided by loranne_bronze22
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 meatloaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Place meat, stuffing mix, water, eggs and 1/4 cup ketchup in large bowl.
- Mix just until blended.
- Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining ketchup. Bake 1 hour or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: For a leaner meatloaf, use ground beef that is at least 90% lean. You can also use a combination of ground beef and ground turkey or chicken to reduce the fat content even further.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is the right size: The meatloaf should fill the pan without being too crowded. If the pan is too small, the meatloaf may overflow. If the pan is too large, the meatloaf may be too thin and dry.
- Bake the meatloaf at the right temperature: The meatloaf should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the meatloaf retain its juices.
Conclusion:
Extra-lean meatloaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a moist and flavorful meatloaf that your whole family will enjoy.
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