Meatloaf is very much a comfort food. When my kids were growing up and it was the oldest son’s turn to cook, his go to was meatloaf because I told him you could basically put anything in it. He loved changing it up each time.
One time I wasn’t home when he was preparing his masterpiece and I came home to a VERY strong smell of vinegar… Yep, you guessed it – the only time he messed up meatloaf was the time he added vinegar to it.
Susan is here today to share her vinegar free meatloaf recipe, let’s get to it:
Meatloaf Recipe Loaded With Veggies
Since I am feeling homey, I decided to make a down home meatloaf today. My goal was to make it as light as possible along with gluten-free and low in carbs.
I hope you enjoy my recipe and I must say that we thought it was quite yum
Meatloaf Recipe Loaded With Veggies
This meatloaf recipe gives you a way to get more veggies in their tummies. This meatloaf recipe is loaded with veggies and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lowfat ground beef (93/7, if possible)
- 1 shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 garlic pods, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milled flax seed
- 1/3 cup crumbled Corn Chex (optional)—eliminate for low carb
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup hot BBQ sauce (optional)—find gluten-free version
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients with your hands and form into a loaf.
- Place on a slotted roaster so that the grease will drop through and not be absorbed back into the meatloaf. I like to line the pan with foil and make slits in it for easier clean up.
- I also make my loaf flat and poke holes in the top. When I spread the BBQ sauce on top, it fills the holes and adds to the flavor.
- Cook at 350 for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 382Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 136mgSodium 243mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 35g
This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.
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MEATLOAF LOADED WITH VEGGIES
1.5 lbs lowfat ground beef (93/7, if possible)
1 shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 garlic pods, minced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
1/3 cup crumbled Corn Chex (optional)—eliminate for low carb
salt and pepper
1/4 cup hot BBQ sauce (optional)—find gluten-free version
Mix all the ingredients with your hands and form into a loaf.
Place on a slotted roaster so that the grease will drop through and not be absorbed back into the meatloaf. I like to line the pan with foil and make slits in it for easier clean up.
I also make my loaf flat and poke holes in the top. When I spread the BBQ sauce on top, it fills the holes and adds to the flavor.
Cook at 350 for 45 minutes.
Serve with some Franks Hot Wing Sauce….Yum!
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Hi, my name is Susan and for the most part, I love cooking, watching the Food Network, reading cookbooks and, of course, eating. I am also an artist and spend time each week in my studio (bedroom) oil painting. I am a mother of four and a grandmother to 5 and that, along with my husband and 2 dogs, take up my most of my time. I am a side-tracked Home Executive and I had the privilege of being a stay –at-home mom so, you might say that my passion is the home and making a haven for those I love.
Tamona says
Recipes like this make me want to step out of the box and make something different.
Dian says
@Tamona: Susan just makes you wanna cook! lol
Tamona says
She really really does!