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Brain Meatloaf Recipe

Brain Meatloaf Recipe: A Spooky and Healthy Halloween Treat

Try this Brain Meatloaf Recipe for a spooky and healthy Halloween treat that's packed with hidden veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Meat Lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color, chopped
  • 1 medium Zucchini Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, then grate the zucchini. Sauté these vegetables in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the ground meat, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Transfer the meat mixture onto a lined baking sheet and shape it into a brain form.
  5. Bake the Brain Meatloaf in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a meat thermometer.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider adding fresh herbs and serving with a drizzle of low-sugar tomato sauce over the top for presentation.

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