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Lightened Up Classic Meatloaf

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef, 85%-90% lean
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup low fat milk
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, de-stemmed
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tso kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Meanwhile, set a sauté pan to medium heat, add the oil and onion, carrot, celery and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent, 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
  3. In a large mixing bowl, scramble the egg, then add the beef, turkey, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
  4. Add the sautéed vegetables and gently mix with your hands until all the ingredients are well incorporated
  5. Place the meatloaf on a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out into a 2-inch thick oval
  6. Bake for 20 minutes
  7. Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar and brush half of the mixture on the meatloaf
  8. Bake for another 5 minutes, brush the remaining ketchup and bake for 5 more minutes before serving