Tag: meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

Meatloafs have become one of my favorite prep ahead of time dinner staples.  To keep things interesting I am always trying different flavor profiles.  This meatloaf is packed with flavor and topped with crunchy fried onions.  Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef ½ onion diced 

Meatloaf Burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

If you are craving meatloaf, but don’t have a lot of time then this is the dish for you. These burgers were literally packed with flavor and took minutes to prepare. You can serve these with French fries or prepare mashed potatoes and serve the 

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

I love chicken parmesan! This meatloaf mimics the flavor profile of chicken parm and lightens it up in a quick and easy meat loaf. I served this with angel hair parmesan pasta, mozzarella sticks, and vegetables.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chicken

1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1 cup marina sauce

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup marina sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Spray a bread pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Gently mix chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, eggs, and spices in a medium bowl.
  3. Press mixture into a bread pan.
  4. Spread extra marinra sauce on top.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the cheese.
  7. Spray olive oil spray on aluminum foil (to prevent cheese sticking) and cover the meatloaf with the foil.
  8. If baking immediately bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes.
  9. If baking after prepping and refrigerating bake for an hour before removing the foil. Then bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Meat loafs are an easy meal to prep ahead of time and pop in the oven when you are ready to eat. This meatloaf tasted just like a cheeseburger and is one I will definitely make again. This was adapted from a recipe on Beachbody, 

Fried Onion and A1 Meatloaf

Fried Onion and A1 Meatloaf

This is meatloaf is packed with flavor, yet is still on the healthy side as I used extra lean ground beef, oatmeal, and shredded carrots to add nutrients to the filling.  I used A1 sauce and topped with fried onions for a crunch. Ingredients: 1 

<strong>BBQ Turkey and Veggie Meatloaf</strong>

BBQ Turkey and Veggie Meatloaf

If you are looking for a flavorful and healthy meatloaf, then I have the recipe for you.  This BBQ meatloaf features lean ground turkey, sautéed carrots, onions, and peppers, and an incredible mixture of seasonings.  I served this with roasted sweet potatoes and a parmesan ranch zucchini bake.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground turkey

½ cup carrots finely chopped

½ sweet onion finely chopped

½ bell pepper finely chopped

4 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning divided

½ teaspoon Old Bay

1 cup old fashioned oats

½ cup BBQ sauce plus more for topping

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

½ tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1 egg beaten

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, peppers, 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning to a nonstick pan and cook on medium low heat for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Mix BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, soy sauce, egg, and 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning in a large bowl.
  4. Add the sauteed vegetables and mix in.
  5. Gently add in the meat and mix to combine.
  6. Add 1 cup old fashioned oats and mix in.
  7. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray a rack with nonstick spray.
  8. Mold the meatloaf using your hands.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Drizzle BBQ sauce over the meatloaf and spread.
  11. Bake for another 30-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  12. Slice and serve.
  13. Enjoy!
<strong>Veggie Loaded Meatloaf</strong>

Veggie Loaded Meatloaf

I love meatloaf packed with hidden veggies.  I used carrots, parsnip, and onion; however, you can use any veggies you have on hand.  This meatloaf was easy to prep and packed with flavor. This is a recipe I will be making again. Ingredients: 1 ½