Meatloaf

BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER HAD!  I'm completely serious!  My husband pretty much hates healthy cooking, but he loved this meatloaf!  I got this recipe from the book "The 21 Day Sugar Detox".  Delicious!

So here is what you need:
For the Sauce:
7 oz tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilatro
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
black pepper to taste

For the Meatloaf:
1Tbsp coconut oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 carrots, grated
1 bell pepper, any color (I used yellow), finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground beef (leanest you can find)

So you can either use one large meatloaf pan, or two mini pans.  Whichever you prefer.  I used one large pan.  Preheat your oven to 375' F.  Line your pan with parchment paper.
First you are going to want to make the sauce.  In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine tomato paste, water, bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper.  Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally so that the sauce does not burn.  The sauce should be thick.

In a medium skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium to low heat.  Add the onion and cook until the edges begin to brown.  Add in the garlic and stir. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper, carrots, bell pepper, and cilantro.  Mix it well!  Add eggs and ground beef to the mixture with your hands and combine well.

Place the meatloaf in the pan.  Spoon about 1/2 cup the sauce mixture over the meatloaf.  Use the rest as dipping sauce after it's cooked.   Bake the meatloaf for 60 to 70 minutes.  Internal temp should reach 160'F.   Enjoy!!!