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Italian-style meatloaf with Tomato Cream Sauce and Mozzarella
A primer on the ROS hypothesis of obesity
Rest day
A tender, cheesy beef meatloaf topped with a rich tomato cream sauce, delivering bold Italian flavor.
The mechanisms behind the ROS hypothesis
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
Photo - MetFix Foundations Seminar at MetFix Santa Cruz, CA.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
6 oz ground beef
2 Tbsp pork rind crumbles
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp water
¾ tsp salt
Pepper, to taste
½ Tbsp butter (for baking sheet)
For the Sauce:
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp water
¼ tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Topping:
2 Tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
Macronutrients
Protein: 39g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 6g
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with butter (½ Tbsp).
Form the meatloaf by mixing ground beef (6 oz), pork rind crumbles (2 Tbsp), minced garlic (1 clove), Italian seasoning (2 tsp), water (2 Tbsp), salt (¾ tsp), and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
Shape into a 1-inch-tall loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the meatloaf on the middle rack for 15 minutes.
While the meatloaf cooks, make the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together tomato paste (1 Tbsp), heavy cream (2 Tbsp), water (2 Tbsp), apple cider vinegar (¼ tsp), and garlic powder (¼ tsp). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
After 15 minutes of roasting, spoon the sauce over the meatloaf and top with shredded mozzarella (2 Tbsp).
Return to the oven for another 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the meatloaf is cooked through (internal temp should reach 160°F/71°C).
Serve hot and enjoy the melty, saucy meatloaf as a standalone protein-packed meal.
Following up from two days ago, this detailed article explains the mechanisms behind how ROS is created, how different fuels affect its creation, and how the differences change nutrient uptake signaling.
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