Healthy Traditional Meatloaf Recipe - Instant Pot and Oven Versions

A Traditional Meatloaf Recipe includes a few specifics, but they usually make the meatloaf much less healthy. We have revamped our recipe and created a healthier version that is delicious, simple, and ideal for a perfect comfort food meal your whole family will adore.  Best of all it is Weight Watchers friendly!

Healthy Traditional Meatloaf Recipe

We are including both Instant Pot and oven instructions in our printable below for your convenience. Making the traditional meatloaf recipe typically starts with a base of ground beef and ground pork. However, if you are watching calories this can be a bit heavier on the caloric intake. We made some adjustments and created a moist, flavorful, and easy meatloaf recipe that works to fit into our daily points while also giving that comfort food factor we want.

We use the Instant Pot DUO60 6-quart 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker for this recipe alongside a simple round bakeware piece. This CorningWare Bakeware set is our favorite since they fit easily into the Instant Pot and come with lids ideal for storing leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Traditional Healthy Meatloaf

Author Melissa Jennings

Ingredients

• 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
• 2 TBSP sugar-free ketchup
• 2 TBSP sugar-free barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

   Place mixture into the bottom of your oven safe dish that will also fit inside your Instant Pot. Press down into an even layer.

   In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and barbecue sauce then pour over the top of the meatloaf mixture.

   In the Instant Pot, pour one cup of water, place your trivet in the bottom of the liner, and then add your dish containing the meatloaf.

   Cover the meatloaf lightly with a layer of aluminum foil.

   Place the lid on your Instant Pot and set to seal.

   Using manual pressure, cook for 25 minutes. Allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes. Vent as needed, and remove the lid.

   Using tongs or silicone gloves, remove the dish safely.

   Use a spatula to remove the meatloaf from the pan, leaving excess grease behind. Discard safely.

   Cut into 4 equal pieces and serve with your favorite sides.

   Oven cooking instructions:

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees

   Place meatloaf in the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil

   Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and serve as recommended above.

   Makes 4 servings

   1/4 pound per serving

   6 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan

Makes 4 servings (1/4 pound per serving)

6 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan

Favorite Sides to go with Traditional Meatloaf Recipe

We love our traditional meatloaf recipe with a basic mashed potato and side of green beans, but you may prefer something different. Some popular side dishes you will love include this Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Southwest Grilled Corn, or even our Roasted Cabbage Steaks.

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Melissa Jennings

Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 21 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.