Comments on: Meatloaf-Healthy Style

By: Getting into the Groove — Being Chelsea

Getting into the Groove — Being Chelsea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:21:53 +0000

[...] days in and I think it’s going well. For dinner tonight I modified my meatloaf recipe to make it gluten free and it was a success! I’ll get to that but first the rest of [...]

By: MrsNewman

MrsNewman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:57:30 +0000

I only noticed it myself a few weeks ago. The evil is hiding everywhere! I also didn’t know about the anchovies. Never would have guessed that.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:51:49 +0000

I didn’t even think about Worcestershire have HFCS. Der. I like your mods though but Shaun would cry if there was no ketchup And when you’re using the fattier beef, it’s better to do the mound version rather than the pan version because the fat can run off-you just need something for drippings!

Yay! I’m glad you liked it!

By: MrsNewman

MrsNewman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:48:28 +0000

Meatloaf was a hit (hubbs went back for seconds and already noted that the leftovers will be “great with eggs in the morning”). Not dry at all (the curse of meatloafs, in my opinion) and the mustard powder gives it a nice flavor boost.

I made a few mods, but not many:
- Added some marjoram, just because I think it’s so tasty with ground beef.
- Added some cayenne, for a teeny bit of kick, but just a teeny bit so I didn’t overwhelm the rest of the spices.
- Skipped the ketchup (since I’m not a huge fan) and lightly brushed the top with olive oil instead.

Of note, the ground beef I used wasn’t *that* lean (16% fat), and there was quite a bit of drippings at the end. I even left it uncovered for half the time in hopes most of it would burn off, but it didn’t really work. Had to drain the pan a few times before I could cut and serve. If I had it to do over again, I would use leaner beef and maybe try topping with thin tomato slices.

Also, I need to try get my hands on an organic/natural Worcestershire sauce. I know Annie’s Naturals and a few other companies do it. I love the way it makes things taste, but sadly a lot of mainstream versions (including what I have in my fridge) have high fructose corn syrup.

Thanks for sharing the YOM!