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mexican meatloaf (diabetic-friendly)

(1 rating)
PennyLJ55 avatar
Recipe by
penny jordan
@PennyLJ55
Lubbock, TX

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***

(1 rating)
yield 8 (1/8 of recipe) servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients For mexican meatloaf (diabetic-friendly)

  • 1/2 c
    old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 1/4 c
    salsa, divided
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground sirloin
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lg
    egg white
  • 1 pkg
    (1.25-ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can
    (4-oz.) can green chilies, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    reduced-fat shredded mexican blend cheese, optional

How To Make mexican meatloaf (diabetic-friendly)

  • 1
    PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees F. COAT: 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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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