Beef / Pork

Secret Ingredient Meatloaf is for Dinner.

Secret Ingredient Meatloaf takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Secret Ingredient Meatloaf takes 60 minutes to cook.

Secret Ingredient Meatloaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Secret Ingredient Meatloaf are:

1.5 to 2 lbs of extra lean ground beef (95/5 or 96/4)
1 cup bread crumbs, low-sodium variety
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg
1 banana, average ripeness, mashed
1 small onion, chopped into small pieces
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning (or any mixture of spices you like in your meatloaf- some people like a teaspoon of chili powder, some like a teaspoon of curry powder...)
You can add a teaspoon of minced garlic if you'd like.

Here is how you make Secret Ingredient Meatloaf:

No one has EVER guessed the secret ingredient (the banana) in this recipe without being told. It doesn't taste like it has banana in it, it just tastes like a nice, moist meatloaf. But it's got more fiber and potassium than most meatloaf!Dice or chop the onion. Mix all ingredients thoroughly together in a bowl. Place in non-stick loaf pan and bake in 350 degree oven for 60 to 70 minutes; check with fork to see if inside is cooked, and if you still see pink, cook another 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before trying to slice. Serves 4 to 6, with a slice left over for a sandwich the next day. (4 servings for hearty eaters with only one side dish; 6 servings for regular appetites who are also having vegetables and salad.)Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUNRAB.

The nutritional information for Secret Ingredient Meatloaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 353.3

• Total Fat: 20.2 g
• Cholesterol: 78.4 mg
• Sodium: 95.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 17.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 24.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Secret Ingredient Meatloaf is Low Fat