How to Make the BEST Meatloaf

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).

Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Add meat, onions, and bread crumbs and stir until combined.

Line a wire rack with aluminum foil and poke holes in it, then place it on a large baking sheet.

Form the mixture into a large loaf (about 10” by 5” by 2”).

Bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven, spread sauce on top, and bake for 10 more minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

If necessary, broil for 2-4 minutes to caramelize the top.

Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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