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How to Make Moroccan-Inspired Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can top a classic meatloaf. But what if you could take this beloved staple and give it a delicious twist with the flavors of Morocco? That's exactly what we're offering with our Moroccan-inspired meatloaf. This dish takes all the familiar elements of a traditional meatloaf, but infuses it with the rich and aromatic spices of Moroccan cuisine, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of Morocc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ¼ cups dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 ½ cups ketchup
  • ¼ medium yellow onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Unmold meatloaf onto a large plate. Slice and serve with the sauce.

    • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 706mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 506mg

    Categories

    Moroccan recipes
    Inspired recipes
    Meatloaf recipes