[NEW] Comfort Food Meatloaf

This healthy makeover of a well-loved comfort food is a recipe worth having in your rotation. Using spices, herbs, and zest to punch up the flavor, this recipe will be requested by your family time and again.
Best Choice
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
6 Servings
Print
[NEW] Comfort Food Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup onion, chopped ½ cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 lb. 95% lean ground beef ½ cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes ½ tsp. mustard ¼ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. chopped chili pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 scallions, chopped ½ tsp. ginger â…› tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. orange zest ½ tsp. thyme ¼ cup oatmeal

Tip: Screenshot this list for easy reference while shopping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Coat a skillet with cooking spray and sauté onion and pepper until soft (3-5 minutes).
  3. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
  4. Place in 1 lb. loaf pan and baked, covered, until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (50 minutes).
  5. Uncover pan and continue baking until crisp on top (12 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 163 g
Amount per serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 46.9mg 15%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 11%
Total Sugars 4.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.9g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 33.4mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 15%
Potassium 641.6mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Practical Notes
No additional notes for this recipe.

Score Breakdown

+ More
  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
+5 -3 =2
Better

Put the Stars to Work

Food Finder

Food Finder

Search our database of thousands of foods to see their star ratings. Compare different brands, find healthier alternatives within categories, and make informed decisions at home or while shopping.

  • Search by product name or brand
  • Browse by food category
  • Save favorites for quick reference
SEARCH FOODS
Store Finder

Store Finder

Locate grocery stores, pharmacies, schools, and healthcare facilities near you that display Guiding Stars ratings on shelf tags. Shop with confidence knowing the ratings are right there when you need them.

  • Find participating retailers nationwide
  • Filter by location and store type
  • Get directions and store hours
FIND STORES