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Vegetable Meatloaf Recipe

Craving a comforting, flavorful meatloaf but short on time? This Vegetable Meatloaf recipe is a delicious and easy twist on a classic, perfect for a weeknight dinner! Packed with savory vegetables and a hint of spice from Tabasco, this recipe is surprisingly simple and adaptable to your favorite ground meat (turkey, beef, or even a blend!). Get ready to impress your family with this healthy and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 560.2 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetable Meatloaf

  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, zucchini, etc.)
  • 2 large eggs
  • Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • Dry Sherry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltines
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, zucchini, etc.)

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How to Make Vegetable Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, or your choice) with 1/2 cup crushed saltines, 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, and 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, zucchini, etc.).
  3. If using 1/2 cup fresh onion, mix it in now.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons dried minced onion, and 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional). Mix well but gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or a similar sized glass pie pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  6. Press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  8. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Vegetable Meatloaf!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

62g

Carbs

6g

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