Description
This Mediterranean Meatloaf With Garlic Herb Sauce is a vibrant twist on a classic comfort food. Infused with fresh herbs and flavors, it’s perfect for family dinners and impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85-90% lean)
- 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (or regular dry breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup thick plain Greek yogurt (or full-fat sour cream)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using a wire rack, place it on top of the lined baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all meatloaf ingredients: ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, spinach, oregano, and parsley.
- Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the mixture into a compact loaf, about 9×5 inches, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the Garlic Herb Sauce by combining Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes after baking before slicing.
- Serve the meatloaf with a generous dollop of Garlic Herb Sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the meatloaf ingredients to keep it tender. Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking, and let the meatloaf rest before slicing for the best texture.