Best 9 Perfect Healthy Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious meatloaf recipe? Look no further! This article will provide you with all the information you need to create a perfect healthy meatloaf. We'll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to cooking it to perfection. So whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you'll be able to find a recipe that suits your needs and preferences. Let's get started!

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

PERFECT KETO MEATLOAF



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It's the perfect keto meatloaf! Almond flour and parmesan add flavor and keep the juices in. The glaze is made with unsweetened ketchup.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((or 1 teaspoon of fine salt))
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 lbs. lean ground beef ((85/15) )
1/2 cup blanched finely ground almond flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup unsweetened ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
  • Add the ground beef, almond flour, and Parmesan. Gently mix, just until uniform.
  • Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf (as shown in the video) and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the loaf with ketchup.
  • Bake the meatloaf until the center of the loaf registers 160° F, 50-60 minutes.
  • Rest the meat for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 518 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

PERFECT HEALTHY MEATLOAF



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A family favorite, this is the result of much tweaking and an effort to make healthy synonymous with delicious!

Provided by LaurenGurnett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups cooked quinoa, or more to taste
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to vegetable mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and black pepper; remove from heat to cool.
  • Mix turkey, beef, quinoa, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ground ginger together in a bowl until well-combined. Add sauteed vegetable mixture; stir until completely incorporated. Gradually add bread crumbs to meat mixture until mixture is moist and holds together. Form into 6 mini loves and place loaves on prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved and glaze is smooth.
  • Bake meat loaves in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread glaze over each loaf and continue baking until no loaves are longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 440.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 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

THE PERFECT MEATLOAF



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Super moist meatloaf packed with tons of flavor. Simple ingredients and effortless to make. Once you try this recipe, you will never try any other.

Provided by Ryda Mae

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole milk
6 slices white bread
2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 diced onion
4 beaten eggs
10 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
  • Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in your beaten eggs.
  • USE YOUR HANDS and git in there, mix it up well.
  • Form into a log. Hint: don't "smoosh" it down to tight, that just compacts the meat and tends to make for a dense er heavy meatloaf. I honest and truly believe THIS step was the defining factor in the most juiciest meatloaf I have ever eaten.
  • Lay bacon slices across the top, width wise, tucking the ends underneath the meatloaf.
  • Spread a good amount of sauce onto your loaf, leaving a little for your second application later in cooking process.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then slather the rest of the sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 15 more minutes or so, you can raise oven temperature to 400 after the second application,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 1093.5, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.3, Protein 28.5

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

Provided by sillyliltracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 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

PERFECT SOFT AND MOIST MEAT LOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Yield SERVES 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups soft white bread cubes- torn
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery with leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
12 slices bacon, lightly browned and torn into small pieces
2 pounds ground beef
6 eggs - hard boiled and peeled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees .Place bread cubes in large bowl. Beat egg and milk together in small bowl, then pour over bread cubes. Let stand until bread absorbs milk, about 15 minutes. Mash and stir mixture until bread is in very small chunks. Add mustard, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, nutmeg, onion, celery, parsley, and bacon. Mix well. Add ground beef, and mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Turn half the mixture into 8 inch by, 5 inch loaf pan. Place eggs end to end down middle of loaf. Place remainder of meat mixture on top of eggs in pan. Bake in oven for 55 minutes, let stand 5 minutes before slicing;

PERFECT MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Perfect Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mnrhogan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 1/2 lb) ground beef
1/2 cup oatmeal
2 large eggs
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1/8 cup catsup

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, oatmeal,eggs,onion,salt, pepper and soup.
  • Mold into loaf in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
  • Pour off excess fat.
  • Pour catsup over loaf.
  • Return to oven for 15 mins or until loaf is nicely glazed.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat: A combination of ground beef and ground pork is a classic choice for meatloaf, but you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or lamb. If you're using a leaner ground meat, add some extra fat, such as butter or olive oil, to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your meatloaf will taste. Choose fresh vegetables and herbs, and use high-quality ground meat and bread crumbs.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the meatloaf at the right temperature: The ideal internal temperature for meatloaf is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatloaf is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the meatloaf hold together and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and healthy meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed.

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