Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal (a meatloaf mix)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Three 1-inch slices good-quality stale white bread
Milk, for soaking bread
2 eggs
A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup grated onion
3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons store-bought balsamic drizzle (or reduce 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small pot to about 2 tablespoons of drizzle)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Chicken stock, for warming
Italian-American crusty white bread, for serving
Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the meat in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Trim the crusts off the bread and place in a small bowl, cover with milk and soak to soften. Squeeze the milk from the bread and crumble as you add it to the meat. Then add the eggs, cheese, parsley, grated onion and garlic, and mix to combine. Form into a loaf about 4 inches high and put on the baking sheet. Spray with olive oil.
Mix the ketchup with the balsamic drizzle and Worcestershire. Season with pepper. Spread about 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Bake until cooked through, about 1 hour.
To reheat, slice the meatloaf 1 1/2 inches thick and put in a pot of warmed chicken stock. Serve the meatloaf hot or cold on thick-sliced Italian white bread with the remaining ketchup mixture and the lettuce, tomato, onions, mozzarella and basil.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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