High Protein Meat Loaf Recipes

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Provided by M&F Editors

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (93-96% lean)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste (optional, but if used will add moisture)
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 chopped red bell pepper
2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
3 tbsp bread crumbs
1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
1 freshly chopped Italian parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 lb potatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients, except the potatoes and broth, in a large mixing bowl. With clean hands, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape the meat loaf however you like, but keep the thickness to about 3". Place it onto a baking pan. Place the potato wedges around the meat loaf. Place in the oven, and bake for 30 minutes, or until center of meat loaf reaches 160°. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10-20 minutes. Slice, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484, Carbohydrate 22, Protein 64, Fat 16