BASIC LEAN MEAT LOAF

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups finely chopped onion
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup, packed, fine fresh white or whole wheat bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
White of 1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh sage
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Basic lean tomato sauce (optional), or ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet, add onion and cook over low heat, stirring, about five minutes, until the onion starts to soften. Add garlic, stir, and cook over low heat 10 to 15 minutes longer, until onion and garlic start to brown. Remove from heat.
  • While the onion and garlic are cooking, put the bread crumbs in a bowl, moisten with half a cup of water and allow to soak.
  • Put the ground beef in a mixing bowl, the bowl of an electric mixer or a food processor. Add the egg white, cooked onion and garlic, thyme, sage, vinegar, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Squeeze out be bread crumbs and add them. Mix all the ingredients until they are very well blended by hand, with an electric beater or in a food processor.
  • Pack the mixture into a loaf pan 8 by 4 by 2 inches. Put in the oven and bake an hour and 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and pour all the liquid in the pan into a bowl. Skim off all the fat. Use the remaining juices as a light sauce for the meat loaf or add them to the tomato sauce. Serve with tomato sauce if desired, or prepared ketchup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 374, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Bhojpuri king Yadav
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own customized meatloaf. I've added different herbs, spices, and vegetables to it, and it's always turned out great.


Ruth Agha
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I've made this meatloaf several times now, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Anabia KhA
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This meatloaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I always sneak in some chopped carrots and celery, and they never even notice.


Fazian Jutt786
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The glaze on this meatloaf is amazing! It gives it such a nice flavor and crust.


Pattori 90
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I love that this recipe uses lean ground beef. It makes me feel better about eating meatloaf.


Tamim Saif
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This meatloaf is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, family gatherings, and even weeknight dinners.


Kaden Treibley
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Abir Hossenbxbnbx
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a healthier option than traditional meatloaf, since it uses lean ground beef and whole wheat bread crumbs.


Dipu Vlogs
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I made this meatloaf for dinner last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah Owen
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This meatloaf recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out moist and flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family.