Best Meatloaf You’ve Ever Had

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide more fiber, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil.

Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1 clove garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil for about 5 minutes until browned.

Add 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme to the sauteed mixture and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup quick oats and 1/3 cup milk.

Add 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup green pepper, and 1/4 cup red pepper to the bowl.

Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and fresh pepper.

Mix in the cooled onion and garlic mixture.

Add 1 1/2 pounds ground beef and mix until just combined.

Shape the mixture into a loaf on the foil-lined baking sheet, approximately 5 by 9 inches.

Insert a thermometer into the center of the meatloaf and place it in the oven.

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

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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