Classic Meatloaf Recipe
A classic meatloaf recipe with tons of veggies that's easy enough for weeknight dinner but tasty enough to serve to guests.
Servings 8
Calories 234kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATLOAF
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 cup carrots grated
- 3/4 cup peppers diced
- 3/4 cup oatmeal
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or beef broth
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
OPTIONAL
- 1 cup zucchini (optional) grated
- 1 cup swiss cheese cubed or grated (or any kind of cheese you like)
FOR THE GRAVY
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp blending flour
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
MAKE THE MEATLOAF
- In a small bowl, add your oatmeal and milk and let it sit for 15 mins. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bigger bowl add your beef, onion, carrots, peppers, garlic, and spices. Add the zucchini and cheese, if you are using them. Add your oats and milk mixture and mix well. Place in a cast iron skillet or another oven proof skillet in a loaf shape. Its easy to mold it.
- Cook in the oven at 400 degrees for about 1 hour or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.
MAKE THE GRAVY
- While your meatloaf is in the oven, heat a skillet on medium heat on the stove. Add the butter and mushrooms and saute till the mushrooms start to brown. Add the beef stock and blending flour and stir until it starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you don't have blending flour, you can use regular flour, just make sure to make a slurry or paste with the flour and a little bit of the stock before you add it to the skillet. This will ensure you don't get lumps.
Notes
Nutrition facts are for the meatloaf only. Without cheese and gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2725IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg