Old Fashioned Stovetop Meatloaf | My Way

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and provide fiber, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Tomato sauce has fewer sugars, and homemade ketchup can be cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-saving substitute.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them together.

Chop the onion into small to medium pieces, using about half of it.

Chop the bell pepper into small pieces, using a small amount for the meatloaf.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, garlic powder (about 1 tablespoon), onion powder (about 1 tablespoon), black pepper (about ½ tablespoon), and a little sea salt.

Add approximately 3-4 cups of bread crumbs to the mixture.

Add about half a can of tomato sauce to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined, adding more tomato sauce if needed for moisture.

Form the mixture into patties and place them in a hot skillet.

Cover the skillet and cook the patties on medium-high heat, then reduce to medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, checking occasionally.

After about 20 minutes, ensure the patties are not touching and continue cooking until they have a firmer texture before flipping.

After 25-30 minutes, flip the patties over carefully using a fork.

Drain excess grease using a smaller saucepan, ensuring to turn off the heat while draining.

Turn the heat back on and let the patties cook until fully cooked through.

Add ketchup on top of the patties as a topping, adjusting the amount to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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