Unleash a flavor-packed culinary journey with our hearty and wholesome Chock-Full-of-Veggies Meatloaf. This delectable dish is not just a meal; it's a symphony of flavors and textures, designed to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. Crafted with a blend of ground beef, turkey, and pork, this meatloaf is a protein powerhouse. But what truly sets it apart is the vibrant array of vegetables hidden within. Carrots, celery, onions, and zucchini join forces to create a symphony of textures and flavors, while a combination of herbs and spices adds depth and warmth to every bite. Accompanied by three tantalizing sauces – a classic tomato sauce, a tangy BBQ sauce, and a creamy mushroom sauce – this Chock-Full-of-Veggies Meatloaf promises a culinary experience like no other. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
LOADED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF
Incorporate your veggies into your meatloaf for an all-in-one meal using vegetables.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
- Place vegetables in food processor. Cover; process 5 to 7 times or until vegetables are broken up into small pieces. Set aside.
- In large bowl, mix together vegetables and remaining meatloaf ingredients until well combined. Shape mixture into 8x4-inch loaf. Place in pan.
- In small bowl, stir together Balsamic Glaze ingredients. Spread mixture over meatloaf.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Drain; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g
LOADED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and pork; blend well.
- Peel the onion and chop it finely . Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper and chop it finely.
- Peel and shred the potato and carrots.
- Add the chopped and shredded vegetables to the meat along with the vegetable broth , salt, herb seasoning , pepper, and breadcrumbs.
- Beat the egg lightly and add it to the bowl with half of the ketchup (1/3 cup).
- Use your hands to blend all of the ingredients.
- Pack the meat and vegetable mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch meatloaf pan or loaf pan, or shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a rimmed, foil-lined baking pan.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Carefully pour off and discard excess grease and spread the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup over the top of the loaf; bake for about 20 to 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 553 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor--and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
- Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
- Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
MOMMA'S HEALTHY MEATLOAF
This is a super healthy and simplified version of a family favorite.
Provided by NOLAMom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper and onion in the hot oil until onion is transparent and bell pepper is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, carrot, zucchini, salt, pepper, and bell pepper mixture in a large bowl; mix well using your hands. Press meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Spread ketchup on the top of the meatloaf and continue baking until bubbling, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 457.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
VEGETABLE MEATLOAF
This great-tasting meat loaf from Connie Staal of Greenbrier, Arkansas, is sure to be a family favorite. It's moist, tender and chock-full of green pepper, onion and zesty tomato flavor! Why not make two? Tuck one in the oven for supper, the other in the freezer for another night.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, tomato sauce, yogurt, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder. Crumble turkey and beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a loaf. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes; drain. , Combine the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder; spread over meat loaf. Bake for 15 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.
- Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 servings (with leftovers)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the meatloaf mix, panko, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, the scallions, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into a 5-by-9-inch loaf.
- Transfer the meatloaf to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over and around the meatloaf. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
- When the meatloaf is done, skim off any excess fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and the brown sugar in a small bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup juices from the slow cooker. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture. Cover the slow cooker and let the meatloaf rest, 10 minutes.
- Remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and slice in half. Serve half with the vegetables; top with more parsley. Reserve the remaining half for Meatloaf Quesadillas.
SLOW-COOKED BEEF 'N' VEGGIES
My husband and I came up with this soothing slow-cooker recipe. It's simple and filling, with lots of flavor.-LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For each piece of steak, sprinkle 1 side with seasoned salt if desired and pepper; sprinkle other side with garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the salad dressing, water and, if desired, browning sauce. Add carrots and potatoes; toss to coat. Add steak and coat with sauce. Top with onion and green pepper. , Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
MEAT LOAF FROM THE SLOW COOKER
This simple, easy-to-make meat loaf is one of my personal favorites. I'm often asked for the recipe. -Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist). Shape into a loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips., In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spoon over meat loaf. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more nutritious and flavorful your meatloaf will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Grate the vegetables finely: This will help them blend into the meatloaf and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
- Use a lean ground beef: This will help to reduce the fat content of the meatloaf.
- Add an egg and some bread crumbs to the meatloaf mixture: This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the meatloaf more moist.
- Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to taste, such as garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
- Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Chock-full of Veggies Meatloaf is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its hearty flavor and moist texture, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give Chock-full of Veggies Meatloaf a try!
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