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Crowd Pleaser Meatloaf

Another recipe that you can make work for what meat you have on hand or for your family's tastebuds! If you choose beef, make sure to use a LEAN cut. 90 or 93% lean to keep this meal macro friendly. This meal feeds my husband, daughter, and I for two nights easily. If our teenager is here, this is only enough for one night. This recipes is super simple to double though so I will often make two loafs so we have plenty for leftovers or I will freeze one to have on hand for a "heat & eat" night.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 Loaf (Six - 4 ounce servings)

Ingredients

Meat Loaf

  • 1.5 Lbs Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 3/4 Cup Oatmeal or Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 1 egg OR 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 medium Onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Julienne Carrots or 1 medium carrot, shredded (Optional)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Low Sugar Ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and Pepper

Topping

  • 1/2 Cup Low Sugar BBQ or Ketchup
  • 1/2 Cup Low Sugar Ketchup

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix meat, spices, veggies, egg, and oats together with your hands.
  • Form into one large loaf or 6 mini loaves.
  • Place into loaf pan or jumbo cupcake tins.
  • Bake a loaf for about 60 minutes or mini meatloaves in a cupcake pan for 30-45 minutes.

Topping

  • Mix together BBQ and Ketchup.
  • Spread half of the topping over loaf(s) before baking. Reapply remaining mixture about halfway through cooking time.

Notes

Carrots are optional. These are an easy way to sneak in an extra veggie! 
Feel free to add or remove spices.  If your loaf is too sticky, add additional binding ingredient (oats, bread crumbs, etc) If your loaf is dry, add an extra egg white or whole egg!