Skinny Meatloaf
Looking for a deliciously healthy and quick dinner? This Skinny Meatloaf recipe offers a light, flavorful alternative to traditional meatloaf. Made with lean ground beef, homemade whole wheat bread crumbs, and egg whites, it’s low in calories but packed with taste. The addition of a sweet ketchup glaze ensures a rich, satisfying flavor without the guilt. Each serving contains only 214 calories and 5 grams of fat, making it a great choice for a lighter meal. Plus, any leftovers are perfect for sandwiches the next day.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Meatloaf:
- 1 pound 96% extra lean ground beef
- 1½ slices whole wheat bread crusts removed
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 egg whites or 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Ingredients for Topping:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard or yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef.
- To prepare the bread crumbs, remove the crust from the bread slices, break the bread into pieces, and pulse in a blender or food processor until the bread is finely crumbled.
- Add the homemade bread crumbs, onions, egg whites, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and freshly ground pepper to the ground beef. Mix everything together by hand until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf by hand and place it on the prepared baking sheet. The loaf should measure about 12 inches by 4 inches.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients: ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Mix well, then spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 55 minutes, then remove from the oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Cut the meatloaf into 10 slices. This recipe yields 5 servings, with 2 slices per serving.