How to make Meatloaf - Video 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 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.

Heat olive oil in a deep rectangular loaf tin over medium to high heat.

Add finely chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and red chili to the pan.

Brown the vegetables for about 5 to 6 minutes until they have nice color.

Turn off the heat and add fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper to the vegetables.

Mix in tomato ketchup and combine everything well.

Set the vegetable mixture aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine lean beef and pork with the cooled vegetable mixture.

Season with salt, add fresh breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and beaten eggs.

Mix well with your hands until combined.

Transfer the meat mixture to a deep rectangular loaf tin and press it down evenly.

In a bowl, mix tomato ketchup and American mustard for the glaze.

Brush the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.

Cook at 180°C for 45 to 50 minutes, glazing every 20 minutes.

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