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healthy meat loaf

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients For healthy meat loaf

  • 4 c
    cabbage, finely shredded, packed
  • 2 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil, crumbled
  • 1/3 c
    bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1 c
    carrots, shredded, packed
  • 1.5 Tbsp
    corn oil
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 c
    potatoes, shredded, packed

How To Make healthy meat loaf

  • 1
    Saute cabbage and onion in the oil in a large skillet over medium heat,stirring them often, for about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Reduce the heat to medium low and saute the vegetables for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cabbage begins to turn golden.
  • 3
    Add the carrots and garlic; saute the vegetables another 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove the vegetables from the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
  • 5
    In a large bowl,combine the beef with the egg white and whole egg, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, black pepper, water and vinegar.
  • 6
    Add the cooked vegetables and shredded potatoes to the beef mixture.
  • 7
    Mix ingredients well.
  • 8
    In a shallow baking pan,shape the meat and vegetable mixture into a loaf about 8\" long.
  • 9
    Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • 10
    Bake the meat loaf in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • 11
    Uncover the meat loaf and bake it 30 minutes longer.
  • 12
    Let the meat loaf rest for about 15 minutes before slicing it.

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