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Cheesy Chili Meat Loaf




Source of Recipe


JoAnna M. Lund






Recipe Introduction


Meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods - and this is one of my current favorite meatloafs!
Serves 6





List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  
• 2 tablespoons water
  
• 16 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast
  
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (2 1/4 ounces) shredded Kraft reduced-fat Chedder cheese
  
• 3 slices reduced-calorie white bread, made into soft crumbs
  
• 1 teaspoon JO's Chili Seasoning or any chili seasoning
  
• 1 (8-ounce) can Hunt's Tomato Sauce*
  
• 1 tablespoon Splenda Granular
  
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  






Instructions



1. In a small microwavable bowl, combine onion, green pepper, and water. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 2 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, combine meat, Chedder cheese, bread crumbs, JO's Chili Seasoning, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, and drained vegetables. Pat mixture into a microwavable baking ring. Microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes. Stir Splenda and parsley flakes into remaining 2/3 cup tomato sauce. Spoon sauce mixture evenly over top. Continue to microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 servings.
   






Final Comments


Each serving equals:
HE: 2 1/2 Protein, 1 Vegetable, 1/4 Bread, 1 Optional Calorie
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165 Calories, 5gm Fat, 20gm Protein, 10gm Carbohydrate,
438mg Sodium, 89mg Calcium, 1gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 2 Protein, 1 Vegetable

"Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter August 2002, pg. 7."