Classic Diner Meat Loaf

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Here's a traditional recipe for a family favorite. Buy the leanest ground beef you can find for this home-style meat loaf.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • cup fat-free milk

  • ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed (see Tip)

  • 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, crushed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds 90% or higher lean ground beef

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine milk and egg. Stir in bread crumbs, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Shape meat mixture into an 8x5-inch rectangle in the prepared baking dish.

  2. Bake for 50 minutes. Spoon off fat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, and garlic. Spread over top of meat loaf. Bake about 10 minutes more or until meat is done (160 degrees F).

  3. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon off any fat. Cut into slices.

Tips

Tip: You can substitute 3 egg whites for the 1/2 cup egg product.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
9g Fat
8g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g 41%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Vitamin A 339IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 30mg 7%
Potassium 405mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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