I have never actually made a meatloaf before .......so this try was all about getting it to taste how I wanted ......... I had had a meatloaf sandwich somewhere ages ago .....and I loved it .......so this was my attempt .....at getting the same taste .......Aja's Asian Style Meatloaf
The Stuff
3 pounds ground beef
3 slices bread, in blender for breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 med onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 heaped tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic minced
handful of fresh cilantro ..chopped fine
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
salt and pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
3 table spoons of hoisin sauce
What to do ......
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. saute onions and celery for a couple of mins in your choice of oil (i used canola)
2. In a large bowl, mix together the beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, and celery. and cilantro Season with 4 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce. shape into loaf......and put in baking tray .......
3. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
4. Drain grease from pan. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of ketchup and 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce .....brush over meat loaf bake for a nother 20 mins ....... let rest for 5 mins ........
I served with white rice and red pepper flakes and some frozen veggies i had ......mixed with some hoisin sauce .......it was very delish.......
sorry the pics are not that good
tonight we are having same meatloaf with Mash and Beans with a little of the hoisin sauce ......
Fella said it was delish
More to come on the sandwich in a couple of secs ........
ps
Hoisin sauce , is a thick, reddish-brown sauce that is sweet and spicy, and widely used in Chinese cooking. It's a mixture of soybeans, garlic, chile peppers and various spices.
pps I made 2 loafs out of this recipe .......It should freeze well ..if U dont eat it all first
