Lighter Meatloaf Recipes

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.

LIGHT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Coat a medium skillet with nonstick spray. Heat to medium.
• Add the onion, carrot, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together the egg whites, crushed crackers, milk, 2 tablespoons of the chili sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Add the cooked vegetables and ground beef; mix well with hands.
• Firmly pat the mixture into a 7.5 x 3.5 x 2 inch loaf pan. Invert the loaf pan into a shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce. Spoon over meatloaf.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Cut into 6 equal slices and serve.

LIGHTER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F; spray loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine beef, turkey, onion, and oats in a large bowl, set aside.
• Mix together tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, egg whites, salt, and pepper. Add to meat mixture and mix well with hands.
• Press into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. (Note: add an extra egg white if meatloaf does not hold together properly).

LIGHTER MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, ground chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, salsa, taco seasoning, bread crumbs, and egg whites until thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place into the prepared baking dish.
• Pour half the enchilada sauce over the meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf. Return to oven and cook until the meatloaf is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, another 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Slice and serve with pan sauce spooned over the slices.

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL - LIGHT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, ketchup, Italian seasoning, garlic, seasoned salt, and parsley, mixing well.
• Process bread into crumbs; add to mixture.
• Crumble sirloin over mixture; combine completely.
• On a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, press meat into a rectangle.
• Evenly place ham over meat to within 1 inch of edge.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella over ham.
• Roll jellyroll style, removing foil as you roll.
• Seal all edges completely.
• Bake, uncovered, seam side down at 350°F for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella.
• Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

LINDSAY'S LIGHTER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined well.
• Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-cooking spray.
• Place ground turkey mixture into laof pan and shape.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until no loger pink in the middle.