Asian Inspired Meatloaf

This recipe incorporates distinct Asian flavors to create a delicious new twist on meatloaf, the ultimate comfort food.

To make it healthier and leaner than traditional versions, we use a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken plus True Made Foods' no sugar added ketchup and all natural BBQ sauce.

(Adapted from laughingspatula.com)

Active Prep time: ~25 minutes

Cook time:  ~50 minutes

Total:  ~1 hour 15 minutes

Serves:  6-8 people

Ingredients 

• 1 pound Organic Ground Turkey;
• 1 pound Free-Range Ground Chicken;
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs;
• 1 egg;
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated);
• 3 garlic cloves (minced);
• 1/4 cup soy sauce;
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped);
• 1 8oz. can chopped water chestnuts (drained);
• Salt and pepper (to taste);

• 1/3 cup True Made Foods BBQ sauce;
• 1/3 cup True Made Foods No Sugar Added ketchup;
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce;
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced);
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar;

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (Tip: place a sheet tray on the bottom rack in case any of the glaze bubbles over);
2. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray;
3. Mix together all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl.  Add mixture to loaf pan;
4. Whisk together glaze ingredients in a smaller bowl. Pour approximately half the glaze evenly over the uncooked meatloaf.  Reserve the remaining glaze for serving;
5. Bake at 400 degrees to an internal temperature of 165 degrees (typically 45-55 minutes depending on your oven);
6. When cooked, remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan; 

Serving

1. Slice and serve with rice, noodles, mashed potatoes or with a side of roasted broccoli;
2. Pour extra glaze over meatloaf slices;
3. Enjoy!