Banana meatloaf is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of bananas with the savory flavors of ground beef. This hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The addition of bananas not only adds a touch of sweetness, but also helps to keep the meatloaf moist and tender. Served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables, banana meatloaf is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MEAT LOAF
Nothing says classic comfort like Ina Garten's Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.
BANANA-OATMEAL BREAD
I love bananas and oatmeal, so when I saw this in the September 2004 issue of Cooking Light, I just knew I had to make it! I wasn't at all disappointed. The oatmeal makes it hearty and somewhat chewy, while the bananas and buttermilk make it sweet and moist - yet it is not as sweet or sticky-moist as some other banana breads I've had. This makes a smaller loaf than some recipes. I made 2 mini-loaves instead of one large one, and they were done in 30-35 minutes. EDITED to mention- Since I posted this recipe, I've made it several times. It has become THE banana bread recipe for this household, and when I give it as gifts it never fails to receive compliments. It is extremely versatile also. I have made it with yogurt in place of buttermilk, walnut oil for the vegetable oil, and I have cut back the sugar and added cinnamon as a couple reviewers suggested. This last time I made an eggless version by substituting 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 Tablespoons water for the eggs. (I think next time I will try a vegan version by also replacing the buttermilk with soymilk.) Every time it has turned out perfect!
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Combine banana, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs in a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack, in the pan, for about 15 minutes (I left mine in longer and it was fine).
- Remove the bread from the pan after 15 minutes and cool thoroughly on the rack.
BEST BANANA BREAD
Make and share this Best Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lkadlec
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove odd pots and pans from oven.
- Preheat oven to 350º / 180º.
- Cream together butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and crushed bananas.
- Combine well.
- Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla.
- Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.
- Bake at 350º / 180º for 55 minutes.
- Keeps well, refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 338.3, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 24.4, Protein 3.7
BANANA LOAF CAKE I
This recipe is a family favorite. It is great for using overripe bananas. I usually double the recipe and make two loaves. You can also add walnuts if you wish. Note: When your bananas are overripe, you can put them in the freezer until you are ready to use them.
Provided by Sandi
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 5x9-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas and add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and egg. Mix well. Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 238.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
BANANA-WALNUT LOAF
You can toast slices of this all-purpose loaf for breakfast, serve it for tea in the afternoon, or top a piece with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch (2-quart) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of banana; mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if desired, by hand.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
VERY BEST BANANA LOAF
This banana bread is, without a doubt, one of the very best I have ever made. The loaves have a very nice deep color and a beautiful crumb. The secret is not the unusual liquid ingredient, the secret is slow baking. Oil makes this recipe parve, (thanks Mirj for explaining this to me & Chia and Miraklegirl for your help too).
Provided by Susie in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 Loaves
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Spray two 9 X 5 inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using your food processor, puree the bananas, then remove the puree to another bowl and set aside.
- No need to clean the work bowl of your food processor, just add together and blend well the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.
- Takes about 1 minute.
- Measure and mix together, in a separate bowl, all the dry ingredients except the nuts.
- Return banana puree to processor work bowl.
- Add dry ingredients and blend, pouring in the coca cola as mixture is blending together.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Blend in nuts by hand.
- Divide mixture between the two loaf pans.
- Place loaf pans on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes OR until loaves test done in the middle with a toothpick.
- Let cool about 10-15 minutes then turn loaves out of pans to finish cooling.
- These loaves keep well or can be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2605.2, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 2342.2, Carbohydrate 473.9, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 297.6, Protein 35.6
BRILLIANT BANANA LOAF
A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment.
- Cream 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour.
- Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin.
- Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a wire rack.
- Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing.
- Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
BANANA LOAF
Moist banana loaf, delicious warmed with butter ... mmmmmmm ... This recipe can be easily doubled to make 2 loaves.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, stir in the mashed bananas.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stirring just to combine. Fold in the nuts.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 298.7 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
BANANA MEATLOAF
A moist and flavorful version of meatloaf!
Provided by Rayna Jordan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, banana, salt, pepper, paprika and dry mustard until well mixed. Shape into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, or until no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 359.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your meatloaf will be.
- Use a variety of ground meats. You can use ground beef, ground pork, or a combination of both. You can also add ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
- Add some moisture. If you find that your meatloaf is too dry, you can add some moisture by adding a beaten egg, some milk, or some tomato sauce.
- Season your meatloaf well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor your meatloaf. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
- Cook your meatloaf at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Let your meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf and prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Banana meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover bananas and ground meat, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a banana meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.
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