From my Kitchen to YOURS!

It's chillllly here today and across alot of the world (including the northeastern United States that is getting ready for that Hurricane, stay safe people, we are all thinking of you here at B-FIT4U!) So amidst all the cold and the chaos, I thought a comforting meal of turkey meatloaf might just do the trick in warming us all up! ENJOY!

Mama's Turkey Meatloaf (courtesy of Ellie Krieger)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
• 8 ounces white button mushrooms, finely diced
• 1 small carrot, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 8-ounce can no-salt added tomato sauce
• 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon unsulphered molasses

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown about 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots, tomato paste, thyme and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Allow to cool completely.

In a large bowl combine the beef, oats, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until just well combined. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high.

In a small bowl whisk the tomato sauce, molasses and mustard 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.

Serving Size: one 1-inch thick slice

Per Serving:
Calories 250; Total Fat 12 g; (Sat Fat 4 g, Mono Fat 5.5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 21 g; Carb 14 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 110 mg; Sodium 370 mg
Excellent source of: Niacin, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc
Good source of: Copper, Iron, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin C

***Roasted potatoes with a green salad are a lovely accompaniment to this meal