Mmm-Mmmeatloaf!!

One of my favorite meatleof recipes is one that I adapted from a Weight Watcher's recipe book. It has an Italian flare, and it's delicious! Most importantly, it's quick, easy peasy, and of course healthy.







Ingredients:

2 lb lean ground beef
1 medium sized yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1/2 green pepper finely chopped
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
1 tbsp fennel
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup pasta sauce
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese















Preheat oven to 400F

Hand mix all ingredients (except pasta sauce and parmesan) in a large mixing bowl. Make sure ingredients are blended together well.

Spray a non stick loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.

Transfer mixture to loaf pan, flatten on top with hand.

Spread pasta sauce over top, and sprinkle with parmesan.



Bake at 400F for 45-60 minutes.

Let stand for approx 10 minutes before slicing.

Use 2 large spatulas to loosen from sides of pan, and transfer onto serving platter.

I like to serve this meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes, and this salad:

Baby spinach
Sliced pears
Dried cranberries
Chopped red onion
Roasted walnuts
Goat cheese crumbled (or blue cheese)

Creamy Poppyseed Dressing:

1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp strawberry jam
1 tbsp poppyseeds
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Blend 1st four ingredients at high speed, drizzle in veg. oil while blender is running to emulsify the veg. oil




Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

Mash 5 medium boiled potatoes
Stir in 1/3 cup butter
2 garlic cloves pressed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp finely chopped basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper



Prep time, approx. 20 minutes, cook time ~50 minutes.

This meatloaf is sooo flavorful, it's always a hit with the fam, bon appetit!!