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Super Simple Meatloaf

Have you ever forgotten to take the meat you need for dinner out of the freezer in time? Well that is how this recipe was born. I was planning on making burgers but the turkey meat was still too frozen to make into patties. So I thought I’ll just mix all my ingredients together and make a meat loaf. And you know what it was my family’s new favorite!

Meatloaf is often overlooked, but it makes a wonderful winter meal. It’s warm, filling, and and makes for great leftovers! This recipe makes it extra simple to deliver this comfort food to your family’s table and enjoy together on a busy weeknight.

Here is what you need:

1 lb chopped turkey meat or chopped beef
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoon of butter
1 5oz package fresh baby spinach
1 4oz container crumbled feta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumb
1 medium size onion
1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees; chop garlic then add to pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and saute till soft.

Step 2: Slice onion and saute in another pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until caramelized. Then set aside.

Step 3: Add baby spinach to pan with garlic and cook till wilted. Remove pan from heat and let cool.

Step 5: In a large bowl; mix together chopped turkey meat, cooled spinach and garlic, feta cheese, bread crumb and egg.

Step 6: Line bread pan with parchment paper, then add meat mixture.

Step 7: Top meat with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and the caramelized onions.

Step 8: Cook for 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve with your favorite sides.

Recipe note: Cook time will need to be adjusted if you use a disposable pan. Add 15-20 more minutes depending on size of pan.

 

Super Simple Meatloaf

This meatloaf comes together super easy and brings so much flavor to the table.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Author Ruth Soukup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chopped turkey meat or chopped beef
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 5 oz package fresh baby spinach
  • 1 4 oz container crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumb
  • 1 medium size onion
  • 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; chop garlic then add to pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and saute till soft.
  2. Slice onion and saute in another pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until caramelized. Then set aside.
  3. Add baby spinach to pan with garlic and cook till wilted.
  4. Remove pan from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl; mix together chopped turkey meat, cooled spinach and garlic, feta cheese, bread crumb and egg.
  6. Line bread pan with parchment paper, then add meat mixture.
  7. Top meat with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and the caramelized onions.
  8. Cook for 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve with your favorite sides.

Recipe Notes

Cook time will need to be adjusted if you use a disposable pan. Add 15-20 more minutes depending on size of pan.

 

 

Ruth Soukup

Ruth Soukup - LIVING WELL SPENDING LESS. Practical solutions for everyday overwhelm. Food Made Simple, Life Etc., Home 101, Smart Money. Start organizing your whole life today!

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  • This recipe looks delicious!! I love the caramelized onions on top!

    • Thanks Sammi! It is really good and easy to make. :)

  • Definitely different meatloaf. Will find a set of people I could make this for because my set of people don't want to see anything in their meatloaf. The McCormick's seasoning for meatloaf that my boyfriend bought instead of taco mix was a hit. Love your recipe! Thanks!

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