Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Name: Healthy Makeover Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 stalk celery; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 lb. lean ground turkey; 3/4 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs; c. fat-free milk; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 c. ketchup; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Published: Sep 26, 2007

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

230

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In the kingdom of comfort food, meatloaf is royalty. Rich in carbs and fat, it fills you up and makes you feel good — that is, until your waistband becomes too tight. To get the comfort without the calories, try this version. We've cut the fat in half by using 93 percent lean ground turkey instead of ground beef chuck, and opted for fat-free milk, which still keeps the loaf plenty tender. Even more soothing: You don't have to give up the beloved ketchup glaze.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 stalk celery
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
2 lb. lean ground turkey
3/4 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
cup fat-free milk
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, in oil, cook celery and onion on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to large bowl; cool slightly.
2. Step 2To bowl with vegetables, add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; mix with hands until well combined but not overmixed. In cup, mix Dijon and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.
3. Step 3In 13" by 9" metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Spread ketchup mixture over top of loaf.
4. Step 4Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160 degrees F. (Temperature will rise to 165 degrees F upon standing.)
5. Step 5Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before removing from pan to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer meatloaf to platter and cut into slices to serve.