Beef / Pork

Healthier meatloaf is for Dinner.

Healthier meatloaf takes several minutes to prepare.

Healthier meatloaf takes several minutes to cook.

Healthier meatloaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Healthier meatloaf are:

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound lean ground beef (90% or higher)
2 large omega-3 eggs, beaten
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Healthier meatloaf:

Directions:1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.2. Lightly oil or coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Mash the beans in a large bowl using the back of a large fork or spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, eggs, carrot, bread crumbs, ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup ketchup, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste and mix until well combined. 3. Place the meat mixture in the middle of the baking dish. Shape into a 6x8-inch rectangle, about 1-1/2 inches high. Spread the 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly on the top and sides. Bake until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 160 degrres F, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.Makes 6 servings.Per serving: 280 calories; 11g total fat (3g saturated fat); 1.3g Omega-3 fat; 23g protein; 23g carbohydrates, 6g fiber, 640mg sodium, , 110% Vitamin A, 20% IronServing Size: 6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIGCURVYGIRL.

The nutritional information for Healthier meatloaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 310.6

• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Cholesterol: 103.8 mg
• Sodium: 733.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 23.9 g