Classic Meatloaf (Quick Version) The Hillbilly Kitchen

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 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper.

Add egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.

Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Sprinkle black pepper and parsley on top for added flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

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