How to Make Healthier Easy Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that has been beloved for generations. However, traditional meatloaf recipes often call for fatty cuts of meat and high-calorie ingredients, making it a less than ideal choice for those trying to maintain a healthy diet.

But fear not, because this Healthier Easy Meatloaf recipe is here to save the day! By making a few simple swaps and adjustments, we've created a lighter, leaner version of this timeless dish that still delivers all the savory goodnes...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the 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 the 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

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 375mg