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Pork Meat Loaf

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/6 of recipe
Calories346
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Sodium564 mg
Total Carbohydrate13 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Protein23 g

Servings and Times

Servings6

Tip: Freeze leftovers or use to make tasty sandwiches for lunch.

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Olive oil2 teaspoons
Garlic, minced1 clove
Scallions, thinly sliced6-8
White mushrooms, sliced5 ounces
Bread crumbs½ cup
Ground pork1 pound
Lean ground beef½ pound
Egg, lightly beaten1
Flat-leaf parsley, chopped¼ cup
Reduced-sodium vegetable stock¼ cup
Salt½ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup ketchup
Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon
Onion powder½ teaspoon
  1. Directions
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic, scallions, and mushrooms 5-6 minutes, until tender. Set aside and let cool slightly.
  4. Combine mushroom mixture, bread crumbs, pork, beef, egg, parsley, stock, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Press mixture into an 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pan (or free form into a loaf on a broiler pan). Combine ketchup, Worchester sauce, and onion powder in a small bowl, and spread over top of loaf. Bake 45-55 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 160°F.
  6. Let rest 10-15 minutes, then slice and serve.

Exchanges
4 medium-fat meats; 1 vegetable

Side Suggestions: Smashed New Potatoes
Boil 2 medium new potatoes for 20-30 minutes, until soft. Mash together with ¼ cup low-fat milk, 2 teaspoons butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 201 calories; 36 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 4.5 g fat (2.5 g sat); 3.5 g fiber; 321 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1.5 starches; 1 fat. Steamed green beans.

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