Healthy Meatloaf Recipe
This healthy meatloaf recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for a lighter family dinner. Made with lean ground beef, simple pantry ingredients, and a tangy ketchup glaze, this easy comfort-food recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup low-sugar ketchup, divided
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, half of the ketchup, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place onto the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the remaining ketchup over the top. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
- Return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes or until the center reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Lean ground beef keeps this recipe lighter while still flavorful.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture or the meatloaf may become dense.
- Letting the meatloaf rest helps keep it juicy.
- Leftovers store well for meal prep and sandwiches.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed cauliflower, or salad for a balanced dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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