Homestyle Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables & Cheese Sauce | 2017 Milk Calendar

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more budget-friendly.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar, while store brands are often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and oats.

Finely chop onion, garlic, and bell pepper; add to the meat mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the wet mixture into the meat mixture; combine until just mixed.

Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf.

Spread additional ketchup on top for a glaze.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

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