Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

a healthy take on meatloaf

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 60m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (28 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

226
Calories
10.5g
Fat
82mg
Cholesterol
474mg
Sodium
9g
Carbohydrate
25g
Protein
Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Recipe Description

This Healthy Makeover Meatloaf is exactly what the name suggests: a healthy take on traditional meatloaf. Meatloaf is one of those classic dishes that kids love. It is made of ground meat which is mixed with a variety of other ingredients. It gets its name because it is formed into the shape of a loaf before cooking in the oven. Cooked meatloaf can be sliced just like bread to make individual portions.

To make this meatloaf, start by sautéing onion, celery and garlic. Place the cooked veggies in a bowl and add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper and mix together using your hands. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and bake in the oven. To serve, allow to cool slightly before slicing into individual servings.

To make Healthy Makeover Meatloaf, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Sauté celery and onion

    10 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Makeover MeatloafStep 2 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 chopped stalks of celery and 1 small chopped onion to the skillet and sauté on medium for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Makeover MeatloafStep 3 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Add 1 clove of chopped garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Transfer the sautéd vegetables to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Make meatloaf mixture

    3 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Makeover MeatloafStep 4 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Add 2 pounds of turkey, ¾ cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 egg whites, ¼ cup ketchup, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper to the vegetables. Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until the mixture is well combined (but not overmixed).

  5. 5

    Shape the meatloaf

    2 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Shape the meatloaf mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf in a 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan.

  6. 6

    Brush with ketchup and mustard

    2 min
    Step 6 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Mix the remaining ¼ cup of ketchup with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and brush this mixture over the top of the loaf.

  7. 7

    Bake

    60 min
    Step 7 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Cook in the preheated oven for 55 - 60 minutes (a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf should read 160 °F).

  8. 8

    Cool

    10 min
    Step 8 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Allow the meatloaf stand for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. This will give the juices time to set and will allow for easier slicing.

  9. 9

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 9 - Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

    Transfer the meatloaf to a serving platter. Cut into even slices before serving.

This Healthy Makeover Meatloaf is a rich & nutritious take on traditional meatloaf. Try it out soon and tag #cookmerecipes in your family meal posts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Hugo
March 28, 2025
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Esta receta de meatloaf es excepcional. A mis hijos les encantó, lo cociné en un cumpleaños especial.

Paige Anderson
March 26, 2025
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This Healthy Makeover Meatloaf is bomb. I made it for my hubby last night, and he couldn’t believe it was healthy. Super simple and so delish!

George Martin
March 17, 2025
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Superb meatloaf recipe!

Yousef Martinez
March 8, 2025
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Wow! This meatloaf is a game-changer. I made it for my family, and my kids couldn't get enough of it! The balanced flavors and healthy ingredients make it an easy weeknight winner. I feel great serving this dish. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!

Brianna
January 24, 2025
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Superb!

Valerie Thompson
December 2, 2024
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I made this Healthy Makeover Meatloaf for a friend's potluck, and it was a hit! I loved how simple it was, yet filled with flavorful ingredients. Proud to share it!

Ignacio
September 25, 2024
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Delicious y nutritivo!

Omar
November 1, 2023
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Yummy! I made this meatloaf for a fam dinner, and it was a hit! Super easy and healthy, everyone went for seconds. #MeatloafMagic

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