Balsamic Meatloaf with Beans and Greens

Categories: Beef Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup PLUS 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided use
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 tsp. coarse salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 6 cloves garlic, divided use
• 1 cup flatleaf parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (5 oz.) pkg. fresh baby spinach

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

2. In small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 Tbsp. vinegar; set aside.

3. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining ketchup and vinegar, salt and pepper; stir in the bread crumbs. Mince 4 cloves of the garlic and add to the bread crumb mixture along with the parsley. Add beef; mix just until incorporated. Shape into a 4 × 9-inch loaf. Bake 30 minutes. Brush with ketchup vinegar mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium. Slice the remaining cloves garlic. Add sliced garlic and red pepper to the hot oil and cook, stirring., for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Add beans and water; cook until heated through. Add spinach, cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Serve with meatloaf.

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