Best 11 Savory Meatloaf Lighter Recipes

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

SAVORY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat loaf. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

SAVORY MEATLOAF (LIGHTER RECIPE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
• Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 180°F.
• Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

SAVORY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
• Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.

SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF WITH SWEET AND TANGY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, spinach, mushrooms, prunes, dill, parsley, Worcestershire, eggs, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY SAVORY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• For Meatloaf:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, mix chopped onion and stuffing mix, and pour in the broth and let set while you prepare the pan.
• Line a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with deep sides with foil. Set a baking rack large enough to hold the meatloaf in the pan and spray lightly with cooking spray, or brush lightly with oil.
• In the large bowl, mix in remaining ingredients until evenly blended.
• Form the meat mixture into a large loaf pan, pressing down with a rubber spatula or large spoon until the meat is evenly pressed into the pan.
• Cut a piece of foil slightly smaller than the top of the meatloaf and press it onto the top. (This foil keeps the meatloaf from falling through the rack as it cooks.)
• Run a dull knife around the sides of the meatloaf to loosen it from the pan.
• Invert the meatloaf onto the prepared rack on the cookie sheet and tap the bottom of the loaf pan so it slides out on the rack.
• You will now bake the meatloaf with no pan. The lets the grease drain away as it cooks.
• Bake about 60 minutes, then remove from oven and glaze the top with the three remaining ingredients blended into a sauce.
• Return to oven and cook about 15 minutes further or until any juices run clear.
• Note: You can substitute ground turkey for the pork. Serve with more of the sauce used for the glaze.

SAVORY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients except ketchup.
• Spead mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 or 9 x 5 x 3 inches, or shape into 9 x 5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.
• Spread ketchup over top.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160 degrees Farheinheit.

SAVORY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix the beef, 1/2 cup of the soup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Put the mixture into a 13x9 inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8x4 inch loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Remove the meatloaf with a pancake turner from the pan to a cutting board.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings, the remaining soup and water in a 1 quart saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve with the meatloaf.

BEST EVER MEATLOAF WITH BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Shape into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• Place loaf pan on a rack in an oven-roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cook until internal temperature measures 160 degrees F (70 degrees C); the meat should be well done, with no trace of pink. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
• While the meatloaf is resting, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir into broth. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.

SAVOURY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl
• Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all the seasonings
• Pack the mixture into a loaf tin
• Bake at gas mark 6 for about an hour or until the meat is cooked.
• Serve with mash and a choice of veggies.

SAVORY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook onions, carrots and garlic in 1/4 cup dressing in skillet on medium heat 5 min. Transfer to large bowl; stir in stuffing mix and water. Add meat and egg whites; mix just until blended.
• Shape into 9x5-inch loaf; place on rack of broiler pan. Combine remaining dressing and ketchup; spread over meatloaf.
• Bake 50 min. or until done (160°F). Let stand 5 min. before serving.