Vegetable-Loaded Meatloaf

This hearty vegetable-loaded meatloaf combines lean beef with an array of fresh
veggies for a delicious and nutritious family meal. It's easy to prepare and
perfect for gatherings.

Servings: 4 servings

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
50 minutes

Total Time
1 hour, 5 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Vegetables meatloaf

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and apply cooking spray to a 9x5-inch loaf
pan.
2 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bell
pepper and sweet onion, cooking until the onion becomes clear and the pepper is
tender, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic for another minute until
aromatic, then remove from heat.
3 In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, zucchini,
carrots, eggs, salt, and pepper along with the cooked pepper mixture. Mix well
using your hands.
4 Transfer the combined mixture into the loaf pan, ensuring it is tightly packed
and shaped nicely.
5 Place the loaf in the oven and bake until the center is no longer pink,
approximately 35-40 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, ensure it reaches at
least 160 degrees F.
6 Once baked, spread ketchup on top of the meatloaf and return it to the oven for
an additional 5 minutes until the ketchup is bubbly.

Vegetable-Loaded Meatloaf

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