Meatloaf, Garlicky Broccoli with Egg Drop Soup :-)

One of my personal favorite meals is meatloaf. When I was younger and my birthday would roll around in my family we could always go to any restaurant we wanted or mom would make you whatever you wanted. I always asked for meatloaf, asparagus, and scalloped potatoes. So near and dear to my heart is meatloaf, or more importantly the meatloaf my mom made. Which isn't that the truth? Those of us that had the good fortune to have a mom that was a good cook generally really like their own "home" version.

Meatloaf 

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-55 minutes

1 tsp olive oil

1 yellow onion , finely diced

2 garlic clove(s), minced

1 pound ground beef

1 cup breadcrumbs, homemade in food processor

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 large egg

1/4 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 packet onion/mushroom dry soup packet

1 packet veggie dry soup packet

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

[1] Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, 5-6 minutes.

[2] In a large bowl combine onion mixture with all remaining ingredients 

[3] Form the meat into a loaf on a baking sheet covered with cooking spray. Bake for 45-55 minutes.

[4] Drain juices (if using a higher fat content ground beef) and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.



Garlicky Broccoli

1 large head of broccoli, florets

1 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp white vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup water

1. In a skillet put water and broccoli florets under cover and steam for a few minutes, until vibrant green, add in garlic and stir until water is cooked off.

2. Toss in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.



* Don't forget to add in the egg drop soup.

* Weight watchers points; 8 pts for meatloaf, 0 pts broccoli, 1 pt for soup