Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

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Mushrooms, garlic and oats sneak some extra nutrients into this hearty and easy meatloaf. Serve with sweet potatoes and your favorite green vegetables for a super-satisfying comfort food dinner.

By
Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD
Andrea Kirkland
Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD
Andrea Kirkland, MS, RD, is a nationally recognized culinary registered dietitian with over 20 years' experience as a cookbook editor, recipe developer, and food writer and has developed over 1000-plus recipes. Andrea's passionate about sharing her knowledge on home cooking and meal planning and is on a mission to prove that when it comes to food the words healthy and delicious can co-exist.
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Updated on October 5, 2025
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 meatloaf
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Low-Calorie
  • Nutritious mushrooms and oats provide added nutrients to this easy meatloaf.
  • With lean ground beef, this dish is a satisfying high-protein option.
  • Garlic adds a depth of flavor complementing the hearty beef.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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    ½ cup quick-cooking oats

  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms (1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 tsp., divided

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Pulse oats in a food processor to form a coarse meal. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Pulse mushrooms in the food processor until minced, 10 to 15 pulses.

  3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.

  4. Add the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the oats, along with beef, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until combined; do not overmix.

  5. Brush an 8x4-inch loaf pan with the remaining 1 tsp. oil; transfer the beef mixture to the pan and smooth into a loaf. Combine ketchup and cayenne in a small bowl; brush over the top of the loaf.

  6. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the loaf into 6 slices.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
10g Fat
12g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size one 1 1/4-inch-slice
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 55%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Folate 20mcg 5%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 4mg 20%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Potassium 600mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.