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June 24, 2016 · Updated June 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

The Best Healthy Meatloaf

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

This healthy meatloaf recipe just might be the BEST meatloaf you've ever had, period! Plus it's high protein, gluten free, and has a serving of fruit/veg!

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.

This healthy meatloaf recipe just might be the BEST meatloaf you've ever had, period! Plus it's high protein, gluten free, and has a serving of fruit/veg!

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.

This healthy meatloaf recipe just might be the BEST meatloaf you've ever had, period! Plus it's high protein, gluten free, and has a serving of fruit/veg!

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:

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The Best Healthy Meatloaf

You'll be enjoying this healthy meatloaf often once you taste these flavors!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 555kcal
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

  • 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

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 5.5mg

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Forget the boring stuff you had growing up...this gourmet healthy meatloaf recipe is downright delicious! (Plus it's really good for you!)

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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