mexican meatloaf (diabetic-friendly)

Name: MEXICAN MEATLOAF (DIABETIC-FRIENDLY)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) old-fashioned oatmeal; 1 1/4 cup(s) salsa, divided; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground sirloin; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 large egg white; 1 package(s) (1.25-ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix; 1 can(s) (4-oz.) can green chilies, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) reduced-fat shredded mexican blend cheese, optional

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penny jordan

Lubbock, TX

Updated on Mar 16, 2012

MEXICAN MEATLOAF - This comfort food gets a delicious southwestern makeover here... **You know you are choosing lean meats when they end in "loin" or "round." NUTRIENTS PER SERVING: Calories: 182 Calories from Fat: 29% Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 50mg. Sodium: 526mg. Carbs: 10g Fiber: 1g Total Net Carbs: 9g Protein: 21g DIETARY EXCHANGES: 1/2 Starch 2 1/2 Lean Meat ***Delicious Diabetic Recipes by: Holly Clegg***

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

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yield 8 (1/8 of recipe) servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1 1/4 cups salsa, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large egg white
1 package (1.25-ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 can (4-oz.) can green chilies, chopped
1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded mexican blend cheese, optional

How To Make mexican meatloaf (diabetic-friendly)

Step 1

PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees F. COAT: 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

IN: Large mixing bowl, combine oatmeal and 1 cup salsa. Let sit 5 minutes. ADD: Meat, onion, egg white, taco seasoning mix, and green chilies, mixing well.
Step 3

TRANSFER: Meat mixture into prepared pan. BAKE: One hour or until meat is done. SPOON: Remaining 1/4 cup salsa and cheese, if desired, over top, and continue baking 5 minutes longer. LET: Stand at least 5 minutes before cutting.
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