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Meatloaf

Cultural Context

Meatloaf, or Hackbraten, has its roots in German cuisine, where it was traditionally a way to use leftover meats. This hearty dish symbolizes comfort and family meals, often served with potatoes and vegetables. In modern times, it has gained popularity in various forms across the globe, with each culture adding its unique twist, from American barbecue glazes to Italian herbs.

GermanDEmain
75 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
3 green onions
3 cloves garlic
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
1 onion
4 eggs
1.5 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dry jerk seasoning

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

1

Start by mixing ground beef and ground turkey together in a bowl.

2

Dice red, green, and yellow bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, and onion.

3

Add the diced vegetables to the meat mixture.

4

Break up the ground meat to combine it well with the vegetables.

5

Add 4 eggs to the mixture.

6

Add 1.5 cups of breadcrumbs to the mixture to help bind it together.

7

Add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce for flavor.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable seasoning, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of dry jerk seasoning to the mixture.

9

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

HackbratenFleischlaib
Local Name: Hackbraten

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