The Best Healthy Meatloaf

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Forget the boring stuff you had growing up…this gourmet healthy meatloaf recipe is downright delicious!

The BEST Healthy Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf is one of my dad’s favorite meals, so when I was growing up we ate a lot of meatloaf. Meatloaf, however, is NOT my thing. I always thought it was bland and boring.

And then my husband made meatloaf. Mind blown!!

Once again, my husband changed everything I thought I knew about a food I had written off long ago (see his “famous” Brussels sprouts recipe).

This Italian sausage meatloaf is packed with flavor, high in protein, contains a serving of fruits/veggies, and is gluten free. So not only does it taste amazing, but it’s actually GOOD for you!

Healthy comfort food for the win!

Italian Sausage Meatloaf with Roasted Pears

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• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
• 1 pear, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup rice “bread” crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 TB garlic powder
• 1 TB onion powder

STEP ONE: Add all ingredients except the pear to a large mixing bowl. Work together by hand until well combined.

STEP TWO: Place mixture in a greased bread loaf pan. Lay pear slices on top.

STEP THREE: Bake for 1 hr – 1 hr 15 minutes at 350°F ; Broil for an additional 7 minutes or until loaf is golden brown on top.

To make the Balsamic Reduction:

Add 4 cups balsamic vinegar to a medium saucepan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to half its volume. Remove from heat; balsamic reduction will further thicken as it cools.

We enjoyed our healthy meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes and ginger ale glazed carrots, which are one of the most amazingly easy (and tasty) side dishes on the planet!

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The Best Healthy Meatloaf

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

You'll be enjoying this healthy meatloaf often once you taste these flavors!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 555 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
• 1 pear peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 cup rice "bread" crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 TB garlic powder
• 1 TB onion powder

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except the pear to a large mixing bowl. Work together by hand until well combined.
2. Place mixture in a greased bread loaf pan. Lay pear slices on top.
3. Bake for 1 hr - 1 hr 15 minutes at 350°F ; Broil for an additional 7 minutes or until loaf is golden brown on top.
4. Accompany with balsamic reduction (instructions in post)

Nutrition Facts

The Best Healthy Meatloaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555 Calories from Fat 378

% Daily Value*

Fat 42g65%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Cholesterol 165mg55%

Sodium 649mg28%

Potassium 940mg27%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 160IU3%

Vitamin C 6.7mg8%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 5.5mg31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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