A healthy dose of chopped onion and green bell pepper adds both texture and flavor to this simple meatloaf recipe. Also, you can feel good about hiding a few extra vegetables in a dish to help your picky eaters get their veggies in for the day.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- dash of ground black pepper
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients until well-mixed.
4. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf using your hands, and place in the loaf pan. Top with the remaining ketchup.
5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the middle is completely cooked through.
6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven, and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 6
Per Serving Calories 199
