Lean, Mean Meatloaf
February 2009
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 55 mins
- 3/4cup rolled oats
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 1/2teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 12 ouncejar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg white
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2pounds 93 percent lean ground beef
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees . Using a food processor, coarsely grind the oats; transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion to the processor and finely chop.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Puree the roasted peppers in the food processor; set aside 1/3 cup. Whisk the remaining roasted pepper puree into the oats along with the cooked onion, 6 tablespoons parmesan, the parsley, egg and egg white, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Crumble the ground beef into the bowl and stir to combine.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan; spread the reserved roasted pepper puree on top. Bake for 50 minutes, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan and bake for 5 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tip
Change is good
- Skip the sugar- and sodium-heavy ketchup and use a roasted red pepper puree for color and flavor. Use oats instead of breadcrumbs -- they add fiber and double as a binder.