Spicy Meatloaf with Collards

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Plenty of dark leafy greens deliver the moisture needed to balance lean ground pork and beef in this spicy meatloaf recipe. Serve any leftovers with extra ketchup as meatloaf sandwiches.

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Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds collard greens (about 2 bunches)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 ½ cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat

  • ½ cup reduced-fat milk

  • 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef or bison

  • 1 pound lean ground pork

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¾ cup ketchup, divided

Directions

  1. Strip collard leaves from stems (discard stems); finely chop.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the collards, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste, Worcestershire, cumin, paprika and pepper; continue to cook until the greens are completely wilted, 2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

  3. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a medium bowl and let stand for about 10 minutes.

  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray (see Tip, below).

  5. Add beef (or bison), pork, eggs, 1/2 cup ketchup, the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the greens. Gently mix by hand to combine. Form into a large, long loaf, 4 to 6 inches wide, on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes. Brush the top with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.

  7. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees . Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.

Tips

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
14g Fat
21g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 slice (1/2-inch)
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 28g 57%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Vitamin A 2756IU 55%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Folate 87mcg 22%
Sodium 574mg 25%
Calcium 195mg 15%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 53mg 13%
Potassium 560mg 12%

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.

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