Meatloaf With A Kick Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious meatloaf that's bursting with flavor? This recipe uses whole wheat bread and wheat germ for extra fiber, and homemade spicy salsa for a vibrant kick! Lean ground beef stays incredibly moist thanks to nonfat half and half. Get ready for a family favorite – you might even love it more than the original!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 349.3 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meatloaf With A Kick

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How to Make Meatloaf With A Kick

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  3. Gently break up 1.5 lbs ground beef in a large bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, shred 1 slice whole wheat bread into small pieces. Add 1/4 cup wheat germ.
  5. Add 1/2 cup nonfat half and half to the bread mixture; mash with a fork until bread is softened.
  6. Add 1 large egg, 4 tablespoons homemade spicy salsa, 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon salt to the bread mixture.
  7. Stir with a fork and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Add the bread and half-and-half mixture to the ground beef.
  9. Gently stir to combine.
  10. Place the beef mixture into the prepared loaf pan, forming it into a loaf and smoothing the top.
  11. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of homemade spicy salsa over the top of the meatloaf and spread evenly.
  12. Bake for 85 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C).
  13. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

44g

Carbs

4g

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