How to make Juicy Meatloaf

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Sugar-free ketchup reduces added sugars, while tomato sauce is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Start by gathering all your ingredients for the meatloaf.

Use 3 pounds of ground beef, but you can mix in other meats like turkey or pork if desired.

Chop 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium white onion, and 1 medium green bell pepper finely.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the chopped bell peppers and onion.

Add 3 large eggs to the mixture.

Pour in some yellow mustard for flavor.

Season the mixture with cracked black pepper and sea salt.

Add garlic powder and 1 packet of herbs de Provence to the mixture.

Open 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix and add it to the bowl.

Open 1 packet of ranch powder dip mix and add it as well.

Incorporate ketchup into the mixture for flavor.

Replace breadcrumbs with cornflake crumbs and add them to the mixture.

Pour milk over the cornflake crumbs to soften them before mixing.

Use your hands to mix everything together, being careful not to overmix to avoid a tough meatloaf.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf form in an aluminum baking dish, smoothing out any cracks.

Ensure the loaf is not too high but has enough height to resemble a meatloaf.

Smooth out the edges and shape it as desired, ensuring no juices will escape during cooking.

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