Healthier Easy Meatloaf

This no-fail recipe for a lower-calorie meatloaf doesn't take long to make and is healthier with lean ground beef, low-fat milk, whole wheat bread crumbs, some fresh parsley, and carrot.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large carrot, grated
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 cup low-fat (1%) milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Combine beef, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, and carrot in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Place beef mixture in the loaf pan.

Step 4

Stir together brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl. Pour over meatloaf.