Beef 'n' Turkey Meat Loaf
Shredded potatoes bulk up this hefty meat loaf, seasoned with garlic and thyme, and shared by Fern Nead of Florence, Kentucky.
SERVINGS
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6
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CATEGORY
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Lower Fat
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
15 min. |
COOK
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50 min.
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TOTAL
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65 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 egg whites
- 2/3 cup ketchup, divided
- 1 medium potato, peeled and finely shredded
- 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine egg whites and 1/3 cup ketchup. Stir in the potato, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. x 4-in. loaf.
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place loaf in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes; drain. Brush with remaining ketchup. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 6 servings.