These individual meatloaves offer a unique twist on a classic comfort food. By incorporating ground turkey and beef, you get a tender texture that isn’t too heavy. The flavor profile is distinctly Asian-inspired, thanks to the addition of fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and dry sherry. Water chestnuts add a delightful crunch, while the soy sauce provides a deep umami richness. Baked in a water bath ensures they stay moist and delicate. Each serving is topped with your favorite barbecue sauce, creating a sweet and savory contrast. This dish is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer course. It’s simple to prepare but looks impressive on the plate, making it a favorite for entertaining or a cozy meal at home.
Oriental Style Meatloaf From Live!/Regis & Kathie Lee
Description
These individual meatloaves offer a unique twist on a classic comfort food. By incorporating ground turkey and beef, you get a tender texture that isn't too heavy. The flavor profile is distinctly Asian-inspired, thanks to the addition of fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and dry sherry. Water chestnuts add a delightful crunch, while the soy sauce provides a deep umami richness. Baked in a water bath ensures they stay moist and delicate. Each serving is topped with your favorite barbecue sauce, creating a sweet and savory contrast. This dish is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer course. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare but looks impressive on the plate, making it a favorite for entertaining or a cozy meal at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218ðC).
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Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add chopped scallions, chopped garlic, and drained water chestnuts to the skillet.
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Cook briefly until the scallions are wilted, then set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground turkey.
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Add the cooled scallion mixture, grated fresh ginger, fresh coriander leaves, fine bread crumbs, soy sauce, beaten egg, dry sherry, and white pepper to the meat.
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Blend ingredients well with your hands, being careful not to overmix the meat.
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Divide the meatloaf mixture into four equal portions.
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Place each portion into an individual 1 1/2 cup souffle dish and smooth the tops.
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Set the souffle dishes in a large baking pan.
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Pour about an inch of water into the large baking pan to create a water bath.
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Bring the water to a boil on the stovetop.
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Place the pan with the souffle dishes in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the meatloaves are cooked through.
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Remove from oven and let the loaves cool for about 5 minutes.
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Carefully unmold the meatloaves onto serving plates.
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Spoon your favorite barbecue sauce over and around each loaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 33.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.8g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure water chestnuts are well-drained and chopped to prevent excess moisture in the loaf.
Do not overmix the meat mixture, as this can result in a tough texture.
The water bath (bain-marie) helps keep the individual loaves moist and tender during baking.
Allow the loaves to cool slightly before unmolding to ensure they hold their shape.
Feel free to adjust the amount of white pepper to suit your preference for heat.
Any variety of barbecue sauce can be used, depending on whether you prefer sweet, smoky, or spicy flavors.
