Simple Meatloaf Recipe

by Buzzle.com

Meatloaf became popular in America after the Industrial Revolution and since then, it has become an integral part of the American cuisine. This change is also because it is easy to cook and can be modified into large varieties. As a result of the varying fillers and seasonings, it has become one of the favorite comfort foods of America.

Although traditional ground beef has been used to make meatloaves, turkey meatloaf recipes have also become popular now. In fact by using ingredients that have lower fat and carbohydrate contents, tasty low carb turkey meatloaf recipes can still be cooked.


Low carb Simple Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground turkey meat (85 to 90 percent lean)

1 cup filler

1 egg

¼ cup finely chopped onion

1 tsp dry mustard powder

1 tsp dried sage

1 tsp dried thyme

2 cloves garlic minced

½ tsp black pepper

2 tsp salt

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup water or milk


The Filler:

Filler's are important as only ground meat can be very dense and it would neither hold much juices. To solve this problem bread or oatmeal is added to the meatloaf. However, if it is a low carb meatloaf that you are cooking, then instead of using regular bread crumbs use low carb bread crumbs.

Other low carb fillers are oatmeal, crushed pork rinds, dried vegetables like onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach or green peppers. You can have your own choice of vegetables as per the flavor you want to give to your meatloaf.


The Seasoning:

Besides Worcestershire sauce (which is used in this recipe), garlic and ketchup are other favorite seasonings. However, in case of a low carb preparation one has to consider the sugar content in regular ketchup.



Preparation:

Preheat the oven to about 350º F.

Mix all the ingredients well in a large bowl. Egg works as a binder in this recipe. If you are using vegetables as fillers, grate them.

Spread this mixture in a loaf pan and bake it for about an hour. A single large loaf pan would be good, although making several smaller meat loafs will cook it faster.

Muffin cups could also be used instead of loaf pans. In case you are using muffin cups cook only for 15-20 minutes.


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Original Simple Meatloaf Recipe