Thursday, January 6, 2011

Recipe of the Day - Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ pounds ground lean beef (93% lean)
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup plain dried bread crumbs
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Ketchup

Preheat oven to 350° .
Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion, garlic and sugar.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl.

Heat remaining teaspoon oil in same skillet.
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
Add to bowl with onions in it.
Let cool five minutes.

Stir in the beef, ½ cup of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg whites, basil, salt and pepper until well combined.
Transfer mixture to the baking sheet and form into a 4 x 9 inch loaf.
Spread remaining ½ cup tomato sauce over top.
Bake for 45-55 minutes.
Transfer meatloaf to cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes until cutting into 6 slices.
243 calories per serving, 5 points.

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