Beef and Sweet Potato Meatloaf
The ultimate comfort food, guilt-free!
Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional meatloaf. This low-calorie Beef and Sweet Potato Meatloaf takes a classic family favourite and transforms it into a deeply satisfying, compliant meal that is bursting with flavour.
By incorporating grated sweet potato into the lean beef mix, the meatloaf stays incredibly moist and tender—no dry edges here! Spiced perfectly with Italian herbs and paprika, and topped with a vibrant, tangy tomato glaze, this dish proves that healthy eating never has to mean sacrificing comfort.
It’s hearty, delicious, and completely low-calorie , making it the perfect centerpiece for your Food Optimising dinner table.
About Time:
- Yield: Serves 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Oven Temperature: 180°C 350°F / Gas Mark 4
Ingredients
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500g (17.5oz) of extra lean ground beef (5% fat or less)
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250g (9oz) of sweet potato, spiralized or grated
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1 clove of garlic, crushed
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¼ teaspoon of onion powder
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2 teaspoons of paprika
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2 teaspoons of Italian herbs
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1 teaspoon of salt
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¼ teaspoon of black pepper
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1 egg, beaten
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cooking oil spray (low-calorie)
For the Glaze
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1 cup (240ml) of passata
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½ cup (120ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
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1 tablespoon of tomato paste
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½ teaspoon of onion powder
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½ teaspoon of garlic powder
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2 tablespoons liquid sweetener (e.g., concentrated stevia, or granulated sweetener dissolved in a little hot stock)
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and black pepper to taste