Mini Greek Meat Loaves with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Mini Greek Meat Loaves with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef; 1/2 box (9-oz) frozen spinach, cooked, well drained (about 1/2 cup); 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup); 1/3 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats; 2 oz crumbled feta cheese; 1 egg plus 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

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Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 4

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Try this meat loaf recipe from Betty Crocker.

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Updated Apr 19, 2010

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Ingredients

Meat Loaves

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/2 box (9-oz) frozen spinach, cooked, well drained (about 1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
2 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
2

In medium bowl, mix meat loaves ingredients. Scoop generous 1/3 cup meat mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly.
3

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of one loaf reads 160°F. Let stand in pan 5 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix tzatziki sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Serve meat loaves with tzatziki sauce.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Green leafy vegetables, like spinach, are high in antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage, are thought to protect against heart disease and certain types of cancer.
tip 2
Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and mint. It's easy to make and extras can be used on sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

330 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 13g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (2 mini meat loaves and about 1/4 cup sauce each)

Calories: 330

Calories from Fat: 160

Total Fat: 17g; 27%

Saturated Fat: 7g; 33%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 135mg; 46%

Sodium: 570mg; 24%

Potassium: 540mg; 16%

Total Carbohydrate: 13g; 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 31g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 50%; 50%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Try this meat loaf recipe from Betty Crocker.

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