Lightened Up Meatloaf Recipes

LIGHTENED UP MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F
• In a nonstick skillet, sweat the onion, carrot, celery, peppers, and garlic with the olive oil over low to medium heat. Approximately 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and add bread crumbs and rolled oats, allowing them to absorb any moisture in the pan.
• In large bowl, combine ground beef, egg whites, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, and 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Add salt as desired.
• Add the mixture from the pan and combine well.
• Transfer mixture to a loaf pan, coated in nonstick spray. Top with remaining tomato sauce.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

SLIGHTLY LIGHTENED UP MEATLOAF PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, 1/8 cup milk, egg, worcestershire, tomato paste, bell pepper, garlic and scallions. season with salt and pepper. Mix gently but do not overwork.
• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
• Shape meat into 4 patties and cook for 7 minutes on each side.
• Remove meatloaf patties and keep warm. reduce heat to medium and add butter, onions and red pepper flakes.
• Cook onions until soft and then sprinkle with flour. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add chicken stock and 1/4 cup skim milk. Bring to a simmer. If too thick, add more chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice patties and serve with the gravy.