Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf
Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf delivers a tender, sliceable loaf with juicy bites of beef and pork, gentle heat from tomatoes and peppers, and a subtly sweet cornbread crumb that keeps everything moist. The seasoning blend and aromatics add depth without overpowering, making each slice balanced and satisfying. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with mashed potatoes and a crisp salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a food processor or blender, pulse the stuffing mix into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the ground beef, ground pork, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, eggs, seasoned salt, seasoning blend, and pepper. Mix very thoroughly with your hands; pat the mixture into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, 45 minutes to 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 489.3 kcal High 24%
- Protein 27.41 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 33.06 g 12%
- Total Fat 26.69 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 9.66 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 139.58 mg High 47%
- Sodium 690.29 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.42 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.86 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 329.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 49.79 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Anything But Usual Meatloaf is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Cornbread Stuffing Mix, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 489.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Cornbread Stuffing Mix, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf healthy?
- Anything-But-Usual Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 489.3 calories and 27.41 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.29 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.66 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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