Easy meatloaf

Health score
4%
Easy meatloaf
80 min.
8
240kcal

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Welcome to the world of home-cooked comfort with this Easy Meatloaf recipe! Perfectly suited for any meal, whether it’s a hearty lunch or a delightful dinner, this dish brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. With straightforward preparation and just a handful of ingredients, you’ll discover how simple it can be to create a dish that is both delicious and nourishing.

This meatloaf boasts a rich flavor profile thanks to a combination of minced pork, fragrant herbs, and the savory kick of prosciutto. The addition of freshly grated parmesan elevates the dish, offering a delightful creaminess that pairs wonderfully with the moist, tender meatloaf. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your taste preferences—feel free to throw in your favorite herbs or spices for a personal touch!

What’s more, the simplicity of this recipe allows for versatility in serving. Enjoy it warm right out of the oven with a crisp salad or let it cool to room temperature and slice it up for effortless sandwiches. It’s perfect for meal prepping, making it a delightful option for busy weeknights or weekend family gatherings. With only 240 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Join us as we bring the delightful aroma of homemade meatloaf into your kitchen—a dish that promises to be a reliable favorite, time after time. Let's dive in and start crafting this classic comfort food that feels like a big warm hug on a plate!

Ingredients

  • slices bread fresh white
  • 500 pack pork minced
  •  onion roughly chopped
  •  garlic clove roughly chopped
  • handful parsley 
  • tbsp oregano dried fresh chopped
  • tbsp parmesan freshly grated
  •  eggs beaten
  • slices pancetta 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas
  2. Put bread in processor and blitz to make crumbs, then tip into a bowl with the pork.
  3. Tip the onion, garlic and herbs into the food processor and process until finely chopped.
  4. Add to the bowl with the parmesan and egg. Finely chop 2 slices of the prosciutto and add to the mix with some salt and pepper.
  5. Mix well with a fork or your hands.
  6. Use the rest of the prosciutto to line a 1.5 litre loaf tin. Spoon in the meatloaf mix and press down well. Flip the overhanging prosciutto over the top, then put the loaf tin into a roasting tray.
  7. Pour hot water from the kettle into the roasting tray to come halfway up the loaf tin and bake for 1 hr until loaf shrinks from the sides of tin.
  8. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then drain off any excess liquid and turn out onto a board.
  9. Cut into thick slices and serve warm or cold with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein23.57%
Fat67.72%
Carbs8.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.47
Glycemic Load
2.55
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.2173913354459%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.17kcal
12.01%
Fat:17.86g
27.47%
Saturated Fat:6.63g
41.45%
Carbohydrates:5.17g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:4.5g
1.64%
Sugar:0.99g
1.1%
Cholesterol:72.44mg
24.15%
Sodium:166.68mg
7.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.98g
27.96%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.87%
Selenium:20.83µg
29.76%
Vitamin B3:3.4mg
16.98%
Phosphorus:161.97mg
16.2%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.31%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.34%
Vitamin K:12.22µg
11.64%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.43%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.27%
Potassium:244.64mg
6.99%
Calcium:69.53mg
6.95%
Iron:1.21mg
6.7%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.18%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.11%
Magnesium:19.69mg
4.92%
Folate:17.69µg
4.42%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Vitamin C:2.25mg
2.73%
Fiber:0.67g
2.67%
Vitamin A:109.68IU
2.19%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.03%