Best 6 Zucchini Ranch Meatloaf Recipes

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Zucchini Ranch Meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with ground beef, zucchini, and a flavorful ranch dressing mix, this meatloaf is moist and packed with flavor. It's also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your family's diet.

This recipe provides two additional variations on the classic Zucchini Ranch Meatloaf:

* **Zucchini Ranch Turkey Meatloaf:** This version of the recipe uses ground turkey instead of ground beef, making it a healthier option.
* **Zucchini Ranch Slow Cooker Meatloaf:** This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Simply combine all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this tasty and versatile dish. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad for a complete meal.

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EASY RANCH MEATLOAF



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Ground beef, 1 Egg, Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix Shaker, and bread crumbs is all you need to make this easy ranch meatloaf recipe the entire family will love!

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ pound ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix Shaker
1⁄3 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, but avoid excessive handling for a moist meatloaf. Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish or loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from oven and let the meatloaf stand covered for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH MEATLOAF



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Change up your usual meatloaf recipe with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hidden Valley®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, but avoid excessive handling for a moist meatloaf. Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish or loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and let the meatloaf stand covered for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ZUCCHINI-OAT MEATLOAF



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Sneak zucchini into your meatloaf, and lock in its flavor with rolled oats and a sweet-and-savory glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, oats, dill, eggs, garlic, onion, zucchini, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9-by-5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF



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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

1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
½ onion, coarsely chopped
½ red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 ½ pounds ground chuck
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
hot pepper sauce to taste

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

ZUCCHINI MEAT LOAF



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Make and share this Zucchini Meat Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients until well blended, then press this mixture into an ungreased 9 1/2 inch deep dish glass pie plate.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients well.
  • After the 35 minutes remove meatloaf from the oven, and pour topping on the meatloaf, spreading evenly.
  • Return the meatloaf to oven, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center, and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 1017, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 39.5

ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



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Add nutrition in disguise-kids might eat that green veggie when it's mixed in a tasty meatloaf.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef. An 80/20 blend is a good option as it has enough fat to keep the meatloaf moist, but not so much that it becomes greasy.
  • Don't overwork the meat mixture. Overworking the meat will make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is not too big. A 9x5 inch loaf pan is a good size for this recipe. If you use a pan that is too big, the meatloaf will be too thin and will cook too quickly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the meatloaf to hold together and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Zucchini ranch meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with a combination of ground beef, zucchini, ranch dressing mix, and other seasonings. The meatloaf is baked in the oven until it is cooked through, and then it is served with a side of mashed potatoes or vegetables.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and it is also a good source of protein and vegetables. The ranch dressing mix adds a delicious flavor to the meatloaf, and the zucchini helps to keep it moist. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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