- Prep Time: 25m
- Total Time: 1h 15m
- Serves: 6
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup fennel
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons marinara
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with tinfoil or parchment paper.
- In a medium microwaveable bowl, microwave the zucchini, fennel, shallot and water for about 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk egg, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and pepper in a large bowl. Add vegetables and combine. Add breadcrumbs. Add beef and gently combine, taking care not to overmix.
- Form into a loaf shape and place on pan. Spread marinara on top of the loaf.
- Bake until instant thermometer reads 160F, about 40-45 minutes.
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