Meat Loaf From 'Lighten Up, America!' Recipe

Name: Meat Loaf From 'Lighten Up, America!'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons water; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats; Cooking spray; &nbsp; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons water
1 pound ground sirloin
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
Cooking spray
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1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
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To prepare meat loaf, heat a large saute pan over medium heat; add spinach and 2 tablespoons water to pan. Cover and steam 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Remove pan from heat; cool 5 minutes.
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Combine ground sirloin, veal, pork, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white) in a large bowl; gently mix just until combined. Add spinach and oats; gently mix until blended.
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In a 9 x 13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray, shape mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf.
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To prepare glaze, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar, stirring with a whisk until blended. Brush glaze over meat loaf. Bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Bake an additional 45 minutes or until done; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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Per 1 slice serving: CALORIES 218; FAT 6.8g (sat 2.5g, mono 2.6g, poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 25.3g; CARB 14.7g; FIBER 1.9g; CHOL 93mg; IRON 2.7mg; SODIUM 498mg; CALC 42mg

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, 2 tablespoons water, 1 pound ground sirloin, 1/2 pound ground veal, and more.

Yes, Meat Loaf From 'Lighten Up, America!' 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.

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Meat Loaf From 'Lighten Up, America!'

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