Embrace the sweet side of meatloaf with this delightful Sweet and Savory Meatloaf recipe. Combining the richness of ground beef and the leanness of turkey, this dish offers a unique twist that’s sure to please your taste buds. Utilizing a food processor for efficiency, the meatloaf is infused with the sweet notes of peach chutney (or apricot jam), creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 2 slices of bread (processed into crumbs)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (plus extra for seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup peach chutney (or apricot jam)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Potatoes (for boiling)
- Broccoli (for boiling)
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, process bread slices into crumbs. Finely chop onions and carrots using the same processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, chopped onions, chopped carrots, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the ingredients by hand until fully integrated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix peach chutney (or apricot jam) with ketchup. Use this mixture to cover the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatloaf is baking, boil potatoes and broccoli separately. Sprinkle them with curry powder and olive oil.
- Serve the sweet and savory meatloaf slices with the curry-seasoned boiled potatoes and broccoli on the side.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: Approximately 320
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
Please note that these nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Cooking Tips:
- Feel free to substitute peach chutney with apricot jam based on your preference.
- Adjust the curry powder quantity to suit your desired level of spice.
- Boiling potatoes and broccoli with curry powder and olive oil enhances their flavors and complements the meatloaf.