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Veggie Loaded Meatloaf

Veggie Loaded Meatloaf That Even Picky Eaters Will Love

This Veggie Loaded Meatloaf is a comforting, family-friendly dish that combines nutritious vegetables in a flavorful way, perfect even for picky eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean-to-fat ratio of 90/10
  • 1 cup Carrots finely chopped
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup Tomato Juice can substitute with V-8 juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing veggies
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or Chili Sauce can use for topping
  • 1 tbsp Spices adjust to taste (e.g., garlic powder, paprika, etc.)
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or Chili Sauce for brushing on top

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Non-stick spray
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

How to Make Veggie Loaded Meatloaf
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Mix ketchup and additional topping spices in a separate bowl; set aside.
  4. Sauté onions, celery, carrots, and bell pepper in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Cool the veggies slightly, then mix them with tomato juice, remaining seasoning, and ground meat.
  6. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the topping mixture generously over the top of the loaf.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, then rotate and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes.
  9. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or spices for added flavor.

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