Country Herbed Meat Loaf

Health score
12%
Country Herbed Meat Loaf
120 min.
10
392kcal

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Country Herbed Meat Loaf! This delectable recipe serves 10 and is ready in just 120 minutes. Each serving contains 392 calories, making it a satisfying option without breaking your diet.

This meat loaf is not only delicious but also versatile, as it can be enjoyed as a main course or a main dish. It's packed with a variety of ingredients that create a symphony of flavors, including fresh mushrooms, garlic, basil, and a savory tomato sauce. The combination of ground beef, pork, and veal adds depth and richness to the dish, while the seasoned dry bread crumbs provide a crispy crust.

The cooking process is straightforward and involves both frying and baking. First, you'll sauté the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in olive oil, then add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and sugar to create a rich sauce. While that simmers, you'll mix the meat loaf ingredients and press it into a loaf pan before transferring it to a roasting pan for baking. Finally, you'll top the meat loaf with more sauce and bake it until it's cooked through.

With a caloric breakdown of 22.03% protein, 58.13% fat, and 19.84% carbs, this Country Herbed Meat Loaf is a well-rounded meal that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and content. So why not give it a try for your next lunch or dinner gathering? Your family and friends will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes crushed canned
  •  eggs beaten
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh chopped
  • ounces mushrooms fresh chopped
  • ounces mushrooms fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • pounds ground beef 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • large onion finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup seasoned bread crumbs dry
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • ounces canned tomatoes canned
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In a skillet, heat oil on high.
  2. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar.
  4. Remove 1-1/2 cups.
  5. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved sauce. press into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Unmold onto a roasting pan.
  7. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.
  8. Remove from oven; drain.
  9. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories392kcal
Protein22.03%
Fat58.13%
Carbs19.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.71
Glycemic Load
3.28
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.234782467718%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:391.71kcal
19.59%
Fat:25.66g
39.48%
Saturated Fat:8.32g
51.99%
Carbohydrates:19.7g
6.57%
Net Carbohydrates:16.26g
5.91%
Sugar:7.53g
8.36%
Cholesterol:97.81mg
32.6%
Sodium:599.92mg
26.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.88g
43.76%
Vitamin B3:7.46mg
37.3%
Vitamin B12:2.1µg
35.07%
Selenium:24.3µg
34.72%
Zinc:4.68mg
31.21%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.07%
Vitamin K:29.37µg
27.98%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
27.78%
Iron:4.78mg
26.55%
Phosphorus:263.45mg
26.34%
Copper:0.44mg
21.98%
Potassium:762.86mg
21.8%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.75%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.5%
Vitamin E:2.57mg
17.16%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.56%
Fiber:3.44g
13.78%
Vitamin C:11.36mg
13.77%
Magnesium:53.46mg
13.36%
Folate:50.37µg
12.59%
Calcium:105.79mg
10.58%
Vitamin A:292.24IU
5.84%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.71%