Hidden Veggie Meatloaf Recipes

LOADED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• Place vegetables in food processor. Cover; process 5 to 7 times or until vegetables are broken up into small pieces. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix together vegetables and remaining meatloaf ingredients until well combined. Shape mixture into 8x4-inch loaf. Place in pan.
• In small bowl, stir together Balsamic Glaze ingredients. Spread mixture over meatloaf.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Drain; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.

LOW CARB KETO VEGGIE-PACKED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat fat of choice in medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions stirring occasionally until translucent, but not brown, about 7-8 minutes.
• Add garlic and allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add grated carrots, zucchini, thyme, and sea salt. Stir occasionally just until vegetables are soft, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, egg, sour cream, cheese and slightly cooled vegetables. Use a fork or clean hands to mix well.
• Place meat mixture into a loaf pan, a shallow 7x11 pan or shape into a rectangle loaf on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
• Spread ketchup over the top of the meatloaf mixture.
• Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat is cooked through. [Note: A 7x11 shallow pan will cook in about 1 hour, a loaf pan will take closer to 1 1/2 hours.]
• Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

KID-APPROVED HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATLOAF OR MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350 F
• Chop all Veggies, Onions, and Garlic. If using frozen veggies, cook them first and then use your food processor to save you time chopping/ricing the veggies.
• Mix all ingredients together and place in baking sheet.
• Optional topping: spread the top with sauce and breadcrumbs.
• Bake for 20-40 minutes, depending on amount of meat or thickness of your meatloaf.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, ground turkey, egg, celery, rolled oats, skim milk, ketchup, onion, green pepper, parsley, dry mustard, salt, minced garlic, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined; mixture will be moist. Transfer mixture into a 5x9-inch loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Meatloaf may still look pink inside due to ketchup.