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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Here’s a printable version of this healthy meatloaf recipe:
The Best Healthy Meatloaf
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
- Add all ingredients except the pear to a large mixing bowl. Work together by hand until well combined.
- Place mixture in a greased bread loaf pan. Lay pear slices on top.
- 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.
- Accompany with balsamic reduction (instructions in post)
Nutrition
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