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Very Veggie Meatloaf Recipe

A hearty and flavorful meatloaf packed with vegetables for added nutrition and taste. This recipe is a comforting classic with a healthy twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 1/2 tsps garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsps onion powder
  • 2 large pinches dry oregano about 1 tsp
  • 4 large pinches dry basil about 2 tsps
  • Large pinch red pepper flakes about 1/2 tsp
  • 2 large pinches black pepper about 1 tsp
  • 2 1/2 tsps kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tbsp anchovy paste
Glaze
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat pan, add butter, onion, celery, carrot, and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, add ground meats, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, anchovy paste, and cooked vegetables. Mix well.
  3. Add meatloaf mix to a loaf pan and press down.
  4. Pour the glaze over top, then bake at 350 F for about an hour.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes after baking before slicing.