Healthy Meatloaf

Ok I know this picture doesn't look the best, but believe me this is good meatloaf. And this is coming from someone who doesn't even like meatloaf. I was looking for healthy foods I could make and save/serve for a few days. I found this recipe for Mom's Makeover Meatloaf at MealMakeoverMoms.com.

Ingredients

• One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% or higher)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.  Lightly oil or coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Mash the beans in a large bowl using the back of a large fork or spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, eggs, carrot, bread crumbs, ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup ketchup, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste and mix until well combined.
3. Place the meat mixture in the middle of the baking dish. Shape into a 6×8-inch rectangle, about 1 1/2 inches high. Spread the 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly on the top and sides.
4. Bake until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 160°F, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.

I loved this meatloaf! I used too many beans and not enough ketchup this time around, but next time I will be sure to get it right. I also didn't have a loaf pan, so I used my casserole pan, which didn't work so well with making it look like a loaf. The black beans in this were awesome. And Skylee even liked it!

XOXO
Nikki Darlin'