Easy Classic Meatloaf | Meatloaf Recipe

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 a cost-effective filler.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has less sugar, and homemade sauce can be made from pantry staples.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a food processor, finely chop carrots and celery.

Heat a skillet and add 1 tablespoon of butter, then add the chopped vegetables and sauté until translucent.

Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and cook for a few more minutes.

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds of ground beef, sautéed vegetables, 1 egg, 1/3 to 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper.

Mix the ingredients by hand, being careful not to overmix.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a foil-lined quarter sheet pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing.

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