meatloaf with carmelized onions and mushrooms

Recipe by
Valeree Dunbar
Sparta, MI

I have been on weight watchers for some time now and came across this recipe that my family loves. Its a low fat recipe so no worries there. hope you enjoy it too.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For meatloaf with carmelized onions and mushrooms

  • 2 tsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lg
    onion chopped
  • 3
    garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    plain dried bread crumbs
  • 2
    egg whites lightly beaten
  • 1/2 lb
    fresh mushrooms chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    dried bail
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • ketchup optional

How To Make meatloaf with carmelized onions and mushrooms

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray
  • 2
    Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, sugar, cook stirring occasionally until golden about 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Transfer to a large bowl. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in same skillet. Add mushrooms and cook stirring occasionally until browned about 6-7 minutes. Add to the bowl with the onion allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in the beef, 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg whites, basil, salt, pepper. until well combined. I like to use my hands to mix it thoroughly.
  • 5
    Transfer mixture to the baking sheet and form into a 4x9 inch loaf. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the top. You could use brown gravy instead of the tomato sauce if desired. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  • 6
    Cut into slices. Tip: If you like a crispier textured loaf, cut slices, and place laying flat on baking sheet. place slices in broiler for about 5 minutes on each side.

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