Moroccan-Inspired Meatloaf

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

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.

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

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