Old-Fashioned Low-Carb Meat Loaf

By francesn

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground meat -- 85% to 90% lean works well. I've used beef, turkey, and combinations.
• 1 cup TVP
• 1/4 cup finely choppped onion or 1 Tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water or milk

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from lowcarbdiets.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Using your hands is easiest, but don't overmix. Bake in a loaf pan, several small loaf pans, or make individual ones. Bake at 350 F for about 1 hour for a large loaf. (Some people say that baking it longer at 325 F produces a better texture. I have not tried this.) Muffin-cup meatloaves cook in about 15 to 20 minutes. To be sure the meatloaf is done, insert a meat thermometer, which should reach 155 F in the center of the loaf.

About 10 to 15 minutes before you think the meatloaf will be done, you can cover it with sugar-free picante sauce.

Nutritional Information: Each of 8 servings has 2 grams effective carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber, 30 grams protein, and 263 calories.