Moroccan-Inspired Meatloaf

Mint, paprika, cumin, and curry powder add complex flavor to this Moroccan-inspired meatloaf made with a combination of ground lamb and ground beef.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1/2 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups ketchup
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1.25 cups dry bread crumbs
• 0.25 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, cinnamon, and black pepper and cook to release flavors, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine the lamb and beef in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Mix in bread crumbs, cilantro, eggs, and mint.

Step 4

Transfer meatloaf mixture to a 1 1/2-quart loaf pan and set in a baking pan. Pour water in the baking pan to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm and cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare the BBQ sauce, if using. Combine ketchup, onion, molasses, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat; bring to a simmer. Cook until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Unmold meatloaf onto a large plate. Slice and serve with the sauce.