Friendly Meatloaf

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray; set aside.
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   Place the ground beef into a large bowl and set aside.
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   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
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   Saute onions in oil until they begin to soften, then add garlic and continue sauteing for one more minute.
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   Remove from heat; set aside.
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    In a small bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, egg whites, oats, and parsley together until well combined.
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    Stir the sauteed onions and garlic into the ketchup mixture.
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    Pour the ketchup mixture over the ground beef.
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    Knead with your hands until mixture is fully incorporated into the meat.
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    Shape meat mixture into a 9 x 4 x 1 1/2 inch loaf on the prepared broiler pan.
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    Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf, brushing with a basting brush to evenly coat.
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    Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, or until done.
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    Skim any fat surrounding the loaf, and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.