Moroccan-Inspired Meatloaf
Description
Mint, paprika, cumin, and curry powder add complex flavor to this Moroccan-inspired meatloaf made with a combination of ground lamb and ground beef.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
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1 large stalk celery, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 pounds ground lamb
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1 pound ground beef
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1 1/4 cups dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1 1/2 cups ketchup
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1/4 medium yellow onion, minced
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1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
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1/2 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Unmold meatloaf onto a large plate. Slice and serve with the sauce.