Salsa Meatloaf

From the issue of March 2005 of Coup de Pouce. This is an healthy recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites or 1⁄2 cup egg white substitute
• 1  cup oatmeal
• 1  onion, grated
• 1  cup zucchini, grated
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, grated
• 4  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  homemade salsa or 1⁄2 cup  store-bought salsa

Directions

1. In a bol, whisk lightly egg whites. Add oatmeal, onion, zucchini, carrots, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and pepper. Stir. Add ground beef and stir.
2. On a greased baking sheet with sides, shape the beef mixture in a round loaf of 13 inches of lenght and 2 inches height. Cook in a preheated oven of 350 F for about 40 minutes or until meatloaf is golden. With a spoon, spread salsa on the meatloaf. Keep cooking for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 170°F.