Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of those iconic comfort foods that many of us grew up loving. These six meatloaf recipes are diabetic-friendly, which makes them even better. Add green beans and mashed or baked sweet potatoes and a dessert, it's the perfect meal. Today's meatloaf recipes include Apple-Mustard Meat Loaf and Mushroom Meatloaf. Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST MEATLOAF

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Source: TBC

Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwest-meatloaf.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)

1 cup soft bread crumbs

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 large clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Directions

Heat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl except salsa, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour, 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160F.

Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa; cut into slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 280; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 1.8 g; Sodium: 313 mg; Cholesterol: 120 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

TURKEY MEATLOAF

Makes 5 servings

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/435.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 lb.ground turkey breast

1/2 lb. ground turkey

1/3 cup ketchup

1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 tsp. dried basil

2 tsp. dried oregano

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 large egg

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced

1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.

Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 420 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g, Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Lean-Meat

EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

1 egg

2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine

2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)

1 teaspoon salt

2 slice bread, cubed fine

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 cup catsup

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

1/3 cup onion, chopped fine

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat

MUSHROOM MEATLOAF

Yield: 8 servings

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/739.shtml

Source: Secrets of Good-Carb Low-Carb Living

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 95-percent-lean ground beef or ground turkey

2 cups very finely chopped fresh mushrooms

3/4 cup very finely chopped onion

3/4 cup quick-cooking (1-minute) oats

8-ounce can tomato sauce with roasted garlic or Italian herbs

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free egg substitute

1/4 cup very finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place all of the ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in a large bowl, and mix well.

Coat a 9-by-5-inch meatloaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan to form a loaf.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Spread the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 30 additional minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink inside and a meat thermometer reads at least 160 degrees.

Remove the loaf from the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4.4 g; Sodium: 399 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.6 g; Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Low-Fat Meat, 1 Vegetable

JUST PLAIN MEATLOAF

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings; Serving Size: 2 generous slices each

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/just-plain-meat-loaf.

Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup fat-free milk

2 egg whites or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product

1/4 cup catsup or chili sauce

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1-1/2 pounds ground beef eye of round, or 95% lean ground beef

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Mix oats, milk, egg whites, catsup, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and herbs in medium bowl. Mix in beef, salt and pepper until blended.

Pat mixture into ungreased loaf pan, 9x5 inches, or shape into a loaf in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear and met thermometer registers 170 degrees, about 1 hour. Let stand in pan 5 minutes; remove to serving plate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 5.5 g; Sodium: 489 mg; Cholesterol: 64.3 mg; Protein: 31.2 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 3 Meat

APPLE-MUSTARD MEAT LOAF

This begins, "Be sure to not overmix. Complete this comfort meal with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes – or mock mashed potatoes."

Recipe Yield: 8

Source: NPB

Recipe and image appear courtesy of the National Pork Board.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/apple-mustard-meat-loaf.

Ingredients

2 Pounds Ground Pork

1/2 Cup Applesauce

1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs

1 1-Oz Envelope Dry Onion Soup Mix

2 Tablespoons Dijon-Style Mustard

Black Pepper, To Taste

Directions

In large mixing bowl, blend together ground pork, applesauce, breadcrumbs, onion soup mix, Dijon-style mustard and black pepper to taste.

Turn mixture into loaf pan and bake in 375 degrees F oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted reads 160F.

Let loaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 198; Fat: 6 g;Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 509 mg; Cholesterol: 57 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g