Reuben Meatloaf

You asked- here it is. Finally. Sorry everyone for not posting in forever. Busy busy busy. I have actually been working with my sisters on our new business venture. Exciting! Stay tuned for details!

1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1 half large yellow or white onion, chopped finely
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (you can use whatever oil you have on hand if you don't have olive)
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed to almost dry
1/2 cup diced reduced- fat Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup, divided
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs( you can use rye if you have it but I didn't have any and I like to keep it healthier)
1 lb ground sirloin or leanest ground beef you can find.
Also, if you are using ground turkey or chicken, make sure it is a lb and a half.
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low-fat mayonnaise

Preheat your oven 375
Place onion and carrot in a food processor until finely chopped.
Saute mixture in oil until onion is translucent.
Add sauerkraut, Saute another few minutes.
Add half of ketchup.
Transfer to mixing bowl.
**make sure to allow mixture to cool.(approx 10-15 min) Very important or consistency will be all messed up!!
Now, add chopped cheese, meat, salt, then egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
Press into a lightly greased loaf pan.
In a seperate bowl, mix remaining ketchup, and mayo.
Spread over uncooked loaf and sprinkle with pickles.
Bake 45 mins.
Enjoy!!!


There you have it! This also makes some amazing sandwiches for lunch the next day..IF you have leftovers. Also feel free to double the recipe. This freezes well!!