Meatloaf - Low Fat
This modern meatloaf stays moist using mushrooms to beef up the moisture level.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
60 minReady
1½ hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meatloaf | |||
| 1 | each |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ½ | pound |
mushrooms
thinly sliced |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
thyme
minced fresh |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
tomato juice
|
|
| 1 | slice |
whole wheat bread
cut into cubes(x) |
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
ground beef, extra lean
|
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh, finely chopped |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
ketchup
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
apple cider vinegar
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
red hot pepper sauce
we like 1 tsp. of Frank's Red Hot |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
brown sugar, light
|
|
| Glaze | |||
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meatloaf | |||
| 1 | each |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 226.8 | g |
mushrooms
thinly sliced |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 5 | ml |
thyme
minced fresh |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
tomato juice
|
|
| 1 | slice |
whole wheat bread
cut into cubes(x) |
|
| 680.4 | g |
ground beef, extra lean
|
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 15 | ml |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, finely chopped |
|
| 79 | ml |
ketchup
|
|
| 45 | ml |
apple cider vinegar
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
red hot pepper sauce
we like 1 tsp. of Frank's Red Hot |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
brown sugar, light
|
|
| Glaze | |||
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375℉ (190℃) F and heat a non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Cook the onion for a couple of minutes, add salt to taste and continue cooking until softened, another 6 or 7 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms release their liquid, continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes in total.
Stir in the thyme, garlic and cook for 1 minute then add the tomato juice, cooking until beginning to thicken, one or two minutes more.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mustard, eggs, parsley, salt and black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon each).
Using a food processor, process the onion and tomato juice mixture until smooth then add the ground beef and pulse several times until combined.
Add the beef to the bowl and work together until the mixture is evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into a loaf using your hands for a free-form meatloaf that you bake on a broiler pan or a rimmed baking sheet.
Or for a traditional style meatloaf using a loaf pan.
Bake for about 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads at least 160 degrees.
Make the glaze
Combine the glaze ingredients together in a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes until thick and like syrup then remove from heat.
When the meatloaf is cooked remove from the oven and preheat the broiler.
Distribute the glaze over the meatloaf and broil until bubbling, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes then slice and serve.
