Mexican Meatloaf

Instead of using breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs in my Mexican meatloaf, I use an egg for the binder along with finely chopped mushrooms (don’t worry you don’t even taste them, but it makes it very moist) and grated cheese. Mushrooms and aged cheeses have something called “UMAMI.” Umami is a pleasant savory taste produced by glutamate and ribonucleotides, chemicals which occur naturally in many foods. Umami is subtle and not generally identified by people when they encounter it, but blends well with other tastes to intensify and enhance flavors; it plays an important role in making food taste delicious.

About 8 years ago, Craig’s parents gave us the BEST Christmas present! It was a 1/2 grass-fed cow from a farmer! Grass-fed beef is probably the best gift they could have gotten us! I suggest a box of quality beef from Butcherbox as a gift to your family or friend! Each month they will remember you and enjoy healthy meals! We love using Butcherbox ground beef for lots of recipes including this Ranch Meatloaf. Check out this video with Micah as my assistant on what you get in a box each month! You can customize your box too! We now are getting ribs and ground beef which we eat all the time! CLICK HERE to get signed up for your monthly deliveries of grass fed meats!

“HEALTHIFIED” MEATLOAF

2 lbs grass fed ground beef

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms

2 c. shredded pepper jack or Mexican cheese

1/4 cup salsa

1 tsp Mexican-style seasoning

1 tsp cumin

1 clove crushed garlic

OPTIONAL: Add lots of fresh herbs to the meat mixture to add lots of phytonutrients. Add 4 TBS cilantro. Cilantro is a super food to provide nutrients when eliminating fruits and root vegetables.

HEALTH TIP: I pick up a ton of organic herbs from the farmers market late in the fall so I can freeze them and add them to my meatloaf, meatballs, soups, and chili.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, mushrooms, cheese and salsa. Season with Mexican seasoning, cumin, and garlic (and herbs). Press into a 9×5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil. Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Makes 6 servings.

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)

Traditional Meatloaf = 535 calories, 33g fat, 29g protein, 16.2g carbs, 1.4g fiber, (14.8g effective carbs)

“Healthified” Meatloaf = 475 calories, 31.6g fat, 43.3g protein, 2.3g carbs, 0.5g fiber, (1.8g effective carbs)

Made into meatballs

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As I began to follow Maria Mind Body Health I began to purchase her books, and when I began reading her books I began to incorporate some of her healing techniques into the repair of my 35yr struggle of Bulimia and Anorexia. Along, with my clinically diagnosed Bulimia and Anorexia, I was also diagnosed with PTSD. During my 8yr recovery journey, in and out of therapist and treatment centers, I was left with the results of being on six different medications, and a 50lb weight gain. With Maria Mind Body Health I have been off all medication for almost 2yrs. However I am still working on the 50lbs. Because of all the changes I feel Maria has helped and inspired me with, I make sure I refer all my girls in ANAD Healing 4 Women’s Group (Online & Offline Group), and all my gals at Women’s Empowerment Alliance check her out. Love you Maria Wojcik Emmerich and all you & Craig do. Thank you.♥” -Tamy

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