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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

January 2020 | News, Recipes

A kidney-friendly take on this classic recipe.

*Ketchup is a source of sodium and potassium but, when used in small amounts, can fit into a kidney friendly diet.

Ingredients

Makes 8 Servings

  • ¼ cup ketchup*
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 5 x 9 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine the brown sugar and ketchup in a bowl and mix. Put aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place loaf in loaf pan.
  • Pour ketchup and brown sugar mixture over top, covering evenly.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear. Cut into eight slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 219 kcal
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Potassium: 310 mg
Phosphorus: 174 mg
Sodium: 288 mg

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