Dinner for 6
Quinoa Meatloaf Tomato Glaze
Ground beef, turkey, quinoa, vegetables, and eggs bake together under a tangy tomato glaze until fully cooked.
$9.91for 4 servings
$2.48 per serving$9.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: foodiecrush.com
- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb 90 percent lean ground beef
- 1 lb 93 percent lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 tbsp warm water
Steps
- Simmer the quinoa and chicken broth in a small saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes, then let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste for 7 minutes.
- Mix the cooled quinoa and vegetables with the ground beef, ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt, eggs, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, honey, and warm water, brush it over the loaf, and bake for 15 minutes more.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Rest the meatloaf for 8 minutes, making sure the center reaches 165 F before slicing.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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