Asian Style Meatloaf puts a flavorful twist on classic comfort food by combining traditional meatloaf with the savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors of Asian cooking. A combination of lean ground beef and pork is blended with garlic, fresh ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs, creating a tender and flavorful meatloaf with plenty of character.
The real star is the hoisin sauce glaze, combined with tomato ketchup for a rich, slightly sweet topping that caramelizes beautifully as the meatloaf finishes baking. The result is a satisfying combination of savory meat, warm ginger and garlic, and a delicious glossy glaze in every bite.
While meatloaf isn’t traditionally associated with Asian cuisine, this recipe brings those familiar flavors together in a fun and delicious way. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal or steamed rice to complement the Asian-inspired flavors.
If you enjoy classic meatloaf but are looking for something a little different, this Asian Style Meatloaf is an easy way to put a new twist on a family favorite.
Asian Style Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup tomato ketchup
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a medium sized non-stick fry pan heat vegetable oil. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and green onions over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Mix hoisin sauce and tomato ketchup in a small bowl. Preheat oven to 350°F .
- Combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, pepper, cooked vegetables, and half of the hoisin sauce mixture in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Pat mixture into a 9-in x 5-in loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Drain fat from pan.
- Spread remaining hoisin sauce mixture on the top of meatloaf. Return to oven and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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