TURKEY 'N' BEEF LOAF

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Not only does this moist and tender meat loaf taste good, it's good for you as well. I like the combination of the beef and turkey.-C. White, Nashotah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (2 slices)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup ketchup
Additional parsley, optional

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Add the egg, egg substitute, bread crumbs, parsley, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 9x5-in. loaf; place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Top with ketchup. , Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges