Authentic Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Authentic Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided; 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium chunky salsa, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 egg whites; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely minced; 1/3 cup no-salt-added mushroom, stems and pieces, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup old fashion 100% whole grain oats (oatmeal); 8 ounces 96% lean ground beef; 8 ounces lean ground turkey

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Place foil on broiler pan; set aside.
4
Mix 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons salsa, pepper and egg whites in medium bowl.
5
Stir in garlic, onions, mushrooms, and oatmeal.
6
Mix ground beef into ground turkey in large bowl.
7
Stir in liquid ingredients to meat mixture, mix well.
8
Remove mixture from bowl, shape into 4x8-inch rectangular loaf and place into the foil covered pan.
9
Mix 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon salsa; drizzle on top of meat loaf.
10
Bake 55 minutes or until juices run clear.
11
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided, 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium chunky salsa, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Authentic Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Meat Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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