The Mixing Bowl
PROFILE LIKED RECIPES MESSAGES + NEW RECIPE
Login Register
PROFILE LIKED RECIPES MESSAGES LOGIN REGISTER

Contributions

LeastMost
LeastMost
& Up

Dietary

Course

V1
Recipe Author:
Click to upload a photo

Instructions

  1. 1.

Ingredients

Creator Comments

V.2 V.1 +

Veggie Meatloaf

Recipe Author: Seline Serra
lean meatloaf

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2.Sauté aromatics (recommended for meatloaf).
  3. 3.Cook onion in a small skillet over medium heat 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. 4.Add garlic for the final 30 seconds. Cool slightly.
  5. 5. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, ketchup, worcestershire, and seasonings.
  6. 6.Add breadcrumbs and cooled onion mixture. Mix to hydrate crumbs.
  7. 7.Fold in ground meat gently. Do not overmix — this prevents toughness.
  8. 8.Shape into loaf (about 9x5 inches) on baking sheet for better browning, or press into loaf pan.
  9. 9.Apply a ketchup glaze to top.
  10. 10.Bake 50-60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 93-96% lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
  • 1 cup finely diced onion, peppers, carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs (or quick oats)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Creator Comments

  • I would specifically like help with creating more tenderness given the lean meat.
  • If anyone has suggestions to optional toppings or a topping recipe, please comment!
  • Also, any suggestions for veggie additions are welcome!

© 2026 The Mixing Bowl. All rights reserved.