Wonderful Meatloaf
Wonderful Meatloaf pairs tender ground beef with soft grains of rice and sweet onion, bound with a touch of brown sugar and finished with a glossy ketchup topping. It bakes up juicy inside with a tangy-sweet crust, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner alongside mashed potatoes or a simple salad.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wonderful Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the beef, rice, brown sugar, onion, and 1 tablespoon ketchup. Combine well and transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup over the top of the loaf. Bake for 15 more minutes.
- Calories 430.68 kcal High 22%
- Protein 21.69 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 32.71 g 12%
- Total Fat 22.3 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.13 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.57 mg High 27%
- Sodium 110.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 26.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 73.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Wonderful Meatloaf is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Ground Beef, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 430.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wonderful Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Ground Beef, Ketchup, Rice. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wonderful Meatloaf?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wonderful Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Wonderful Meatloaf healthy?
- Wonderful Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 430.68 calories and 21.69 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 9.13 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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