How to Make Healthier Brown Sugar Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthier twist on the classic comfort food, meatloaf? This recipe for Healthier Brown Sugar Meatloaf is a delicious and satisfying dish that will leave you feeling good about what you're putting into your body. With a few simple swaps and adjustments, you can enjoy all the flavors of traditional meatloaf without sacrificing your health goals.

Meatloaf is a beloved American dish that has been a staple in many households for generations. However, traditional meatl...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup low-fat (1%) milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch meatloaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Press brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan; spread ketchup over sugar.
  • Mix ground beef, milk, eggs, salt, ground pepper, onion, ginger, bread crumbs, and parsley together thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Shape into a loaf and place into the pan on top of ketchup.
  • Bake in the 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

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 164mg
    • Sodium: 872mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 669mg