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[bandgal 0]

meat LOAF MINIS

2 lbs. extra lean ground beef

1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix

3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs

2 eggs (can use Egg Beaters)

3/4 cup Water

1/3 cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine all ingredients, mixing well. Spray muffins tins with no-stick spray. Fill muffin cups with 1/3 cup of meatloaf mixture. Press lightly to smooth the tops. Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Makes 18 to 20 mini meat loaves.

TIPS:

These freeze very well…I just put them into a ziploc bag. Just pop them in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner.

Top with a little BBQ Sauce or ketchup if you like.

You may substitute ground turkey breast for the beef. It is delicious and lower in fat, but make sure to use ground turkey BREAST, not ground turkey as it is about 15% fat and has a stronger flavor.

1/3 cup of the meatloaf mixture weighs 3oz. I count one mini meat loaf as 3 servings of Protein. (I have 6 servings of Protein per day)

I make my own bread crumbs by drying and crushing “Granny’s Delight Wheat and Fiber Bread” This adds a Fiber boost!

Try substituting some of the ground meat with finely shredded zucchini, carrots, or frozen chopped spinach.

bandgal

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[donali 57]

What a wonderful idea!! Thanks, bandgal!