Best 6 Healthy Makeover Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier version of the classic meatloaf recipe? You're in the right place! This article will provide you with all the information and tips you need to make a delicious and nutritious meatloaf that the whole family will love. We'll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to cooking techniques and presentation ideas. So grab your apron and let's get started on creating a healthier makeover of this timeless comfort food.

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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

HEALTHIER MEATLOAF MAKEOVER



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A blue-plate (extra) special, our meatloaf gets a makeover by substituting ground chicken and turkey for beef.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground chicken
1 pound ground turkey
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup ketchup
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the zucchini, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Set the mixture aside to cool.
  • In a bowl combine all the meatloaf ingredients including the cooled vegetable mixture with a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • Mold into a loaf in a 9x13 sprayed or greased glass, baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Brush the mixture all over the loaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf in the center of the oven uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes. You'll know it is done when an instant thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reaches 165°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

HEALTHY MAKEOVER MEATLOAF



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This Healthy Makeover Meatloaf Is Exactly what the Name Suggests: A Healthy Take on Traditional Meatloaf. Meatloaf Is One of Those Classic ...

Provided by Bethany Lim

Categories     Christmas Dinner Recipes, Christmas Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Healthy Make Ahead Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Main Dishes, Meatloaf Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Olive oil 1 tbsp
Celery 2 stalk
Onion 1
Garlic 1 clove
Ground turkey 2 lb
Bread crumbs ¾ cup
Milk 1 cup
Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp
Egg whites 2
Ketchup ½ cup
Salt ½ tsp
Black pepper ¼ tsp
Dijon mustard 1 tbsp

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 chopped stalks of celery and 1 small chopped onion to the skillet and sauté on medium for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add 1 clove of chopped garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Transfer the sautéd vegetables to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Add 2 pounds of turkey, ¾ cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 egg whites, ¼ cup ketchup, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper to the vegetables. Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until the mixture is well combined (but not overmixed).
  • Shape the meatloaf mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf in a 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan.
  • Mix the remaining ¼ cup of ketchup with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and brush this mixture over the top of the loaf.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 55 - 60 minutes (a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf should read 160 °F).
  • Allow the meatloaf stand for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. This will give the juices time to set and will allow for easier slicing.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a serving platter. Cut into even slices before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 10.5g, Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 474mg, Carbohydrate 9g, Protein 25g

HEALTHY MAKEOVER MEATLOAF



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In the kingdom of comfort food, meatloaf is royalty. Rich in carbs and fat, it fills you up and makes you feel good -- that is, until your waistband becomes too tight. To get the comfort without the calories, try this version.

Categories     dinner     meatloaf     lowfat     healthy     turkey     low fat     ground     easy     light

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 stalk celery
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
2 lb. lean ground turkey
3/4 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
c. fat-free milk
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 large egg whites
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, in oil, cook celery and onion on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to large bowl; cool slightly.
  • To bowl with vegetables, add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; mix with hands until well combined but not overmixed. In cup, mix Dijon and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • In 13" by 9" metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Spread ketchup mixture over top of loaf.
  • Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160 degrees F. (Temperature will rise to 165 degrees F upon standing.)
  • Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before removing from pan to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer meatloaf to platter and cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories

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

MOMMA'S HEALTHY MEATLOAF



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This is a super healthy and simplified version of a family favorite.

Provided by NOLAMom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced sweet onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound extra-lean (95%) ground beef
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 large eggs
¾ cup shredded carrot
¾ cup shredded zucchini
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper and onion in the hot oil until onion is transparent and bell pepper is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, carrot, zucchini, salt, pepper, and bell pepper mixture in a large bowl; mix well using your hands. Press meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Spread ketchup on the top of the meatloaf and continue baking until bubbling, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 457.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground beef: Opt for ground beef with a fat content of 90% or less to reduce saturated fat and calories.
  • Use whole wheat breadcrumbs: Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber and nutrients to the meatloaf, making it a healthier choice.
  • Add vegetables: Incorporate chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions into the meatloaf mixture to boost its nutritional value and add moisture.
  • Use low-sodium broth: Choose low-sodium broth or water to moisten the meatloaf and reduce sodium intake.
  • Bake instead of frying: Baking the meatloaf in the oven is a healthier cooking method compared to frying, as it requires less oil and reduces the formation of harmful compounds.
  • Control portion sizes: Be mindful of portion sizes to manage calorie intake. A reasonable serving of meatloaf is about 3-4 ounces.

Conclusion:

This collection of healthy meatloaf recipes offers delicious and nutritious alternatives to traditional meatloaf. By incorporating lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, and low-sodium ingredients, these recipes create a healthier and more balanced meal. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf with a twist or a more unique and flavorful variation, these recipes provide options to satisfy your cravings while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Experiment with different recipes and find your favorite way to enjoy this classic comfort food in a healthier way.

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