salsa meatloaf

Just tried this out today for dinner and it was excellent, so I thought I would share

Salsa Meat LoafShareThis
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen


Nothing says comfort food more than a piping hot slice of meat loaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, the fat in a slice of meat loaf alone amounts to about 17 grams, even when you use lean ground beef. To lighten it, this uses extra-lean ground beef, rolled oats and vegetables for increased fibre plus a salsa topping instead of the usual high-sugar ketchup or chili sauce. Cooking the loaf free form on a baking sheet drains away the fat, which results in only 206 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving.

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -

cal 206

pro 22 g

total fat 7 g

sat. fat 3 g

carb 12 g

fibre 2 g

chol 47 mg

sodium 382 mg

% RDI: -

calcium 3%

iron 19%

vit A 25%

vit C 7%

folate 7%



4 egg whites (or 1/2 cup/125 mL pasteurized egg_whites)
1 cup (250 mL) large-flake rolled oats
1 onion, grated
1 cup (250 mL) grated zucchini
3/4 cup (175 mL) grated carrot
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried thyme and pepper
1-1/2 lb (750 g) extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa

Preparation:
In bowl, whisk egg whites lightly; stir in oats, onion, zucchini, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and pepper. Mix in beef.

Place on greased rimmed baking sheet; form into 13-inch (33 cm) long by 2-inch (5 cm) high oval loaf. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until browned, about 40 minutes. Spread salsa over top; bake until meat thermometer registers 170°F (77°C), about 20 minutes.