Receta Zucchini & Mushroom Meatloaf

by Patricia Stagich

When you are using leaner meats for a healthier meatloaf, you need to bump up the moisture.  Besides being a healthy addition, mushrooms and zucchini make for the moistest meatloaf ever.  You can substitute ground turkey if you prefer.  I love cooking my meatloaf in a cast iron pan.  If you are feeling ambitious, try this meatloaf with my Bang! Bang! Homemade Ketchup! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 5 oz. white button or cremini mushrooms (about 5 or 6) finely diced 1/2 cup zucchini, grated 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb. 90% lean ground sirloin 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1 large egg 2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes (with juice) 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp. Country Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. molasses Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make life easier, chop your onions and mushrooms in a food processor until finely minced. Heat the oil in a small skillet, add the onion, mushrooms and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the tomato paste, Mrs. Dash Seasoning and garlic and cook, stirring 2 minutes more.  Allow to cool. In a large bowl, combine the beef, oats, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom mixture, zucchini and salt and pepper to taste.  Mix until just well combined.  Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet and shape into a loaf. In a small food processor, combine the tomatoes, ketchup, molasses and mustard and pulse until smooth and pour over the meatloaf. Cook the meatloaf until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, about 55-60 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.  Serve with mashed potatoes drizzled with olive oil and chives. Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour Servings: 8 1-inch slices @Adapted from Ellie Krieger Need more meatloaf recipes? Stuffed Pizza Meatloaf French Onion Meatloaf Cheesy Porcini Meatloaf Grandma's Tomato Soup Meatloaf