Best 9 Caribbean Meatloaf Recipes

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Craving a delectable and flavorful Caribbean twist to your classic meatloaf? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with our comprehensive guide to the best Caribbean meatloaf recipes. Discover an array of tantalizing flavors, aromatic spices, and unique ingredients that will transform this traditional dish into a Caribbean delight. Let's dive into the vibrant world of Caribbean cuisine and unearth the secrets to creating an unforgettable meatloaf experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK AND EASY SICILIAN MEATLOAF



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I tried this recipe years ago when I first started cooking. It's been a constant hit since then and is virtually foolproof. Unlike regular meatloaf, this one stays juicy and tender with excellent flavor. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots for an old fashioned comfort food dinner.

Provided by BKlein

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
¼ cup barbecue sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
ground black pepper to taste
8 thin slices deli ham, or as needed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, or as needed
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 dash soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay a 24-inch long sheet of parchment paper down on a work surface.
  • Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, garlic, egg, flour, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Place the meat mixture down on the piece of parchment paper, and pat it into a rectangle shape about 10x16 inches. Lay deli ham slices down on the meat, keeping a 1-inch margin around all sides of the rectangle. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the ham. Carefully lift up the short edge of the meat square with the parchment paper, and gently nudge and roll up the meat. Seal the edges and ends well. Place the meat roll into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • While the roll is cooking, mix together ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and soy sauce, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove the roll from the oven, and spread the ketchup mixture over the roll. Return to the oven for 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 135.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1064.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CARIBBEAN MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Caribbean Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
3/4 cup quick oats (uncooked) or 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (uncooked)
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup catsup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (could use soy sauce)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons caribbean jerk seasoning
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (in natural juices)
1 (9 ounce) jar mango chutney
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, oats, onion, catsup, egg, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and Caribbean jerk seasoning in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  • Shape meatloaf mixture into 10x6-inch loaf on rack of broiler pan. Bake 30 minutes.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice for another use. Combine pineapple, chutney, jalapeño pepper and mint; mix well.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven; spoon 1/2 cup pineapple mixture over top of meatloaf. Continue baking 20 to 25 minutes, until meatloaf is to medium doneness (160 degrees for beef, 170 degrees for turkey), until not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining pineapple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 532.7, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 26.1

CARIBBEAN MEATLOAF



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Comfort food recipe with a twist! Top this traditional ground beef and pork dish with pineapples and sweet cherries.

Provided by Stacie

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb ground beef
2 cups bread crumbs
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1 19oz can sliced pineapple drained with syrup reserved for sauce
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Reserved pineapple syrup
19 oz can water
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, eggs, salt and pepper. Pack into a loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour 5 minutes. Invert on a platter and cut into slices. Add a slice of pineapple between each slice of meatloaf. Insert a cherry inside each slice of pineapple.
  • To make the sauce, add reserved pineapple syrup, water and cornstarch to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir constantly. Turn down heat to medium and continue to cook until thickened. Stir in barbecue sauce.
  • Pour sauce over meatloaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 197 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 31 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 1689 milligrams sodium, Sugar 36 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

MEATLOAF CALIFORNIA



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This is an old family recipe with a touch of Californian flair.

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
2 eggs
¼ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup quick cooking oats, or as needed
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown mustard
½ teaspoon liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, green bell pepper, celery, eggs, soy sauce, and ketchup. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup oats. Gradually mix in remaining oats 1/4 cup at a time until the beef mixture is firm but not stiff. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, and form into a loaf shape.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ketchup, brown mustard, mesquite smoke flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and paprika. Drizzle evenly over the meat loaf.
  • Bake meat loaf 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 787.7 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CARIBBEAN MEATLOAF



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Serve up your next meatloaf Caribbean-style, with red pepper slices, creamy dressing and a topping of melty VELVEETA.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Thousand Island Dressing
1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients.
  • Press half the meat mixture onto bottom of 9x5-inch loaf pan. Top with peppers and VELVEETA, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until done (160°F). Let stand 5 min. before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 27 g

JAMAICAN JERK MEATLOAF



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A quick and easy recipe with lots of flavour and a little kick. I use store bought Jerk seasoning sauce, it lasts for ages as you only need a small amount, Walkerswood is a great brand if you can find it. This Is great served with good old-fashioned mashed potatoes or even eaten cold the next day.

Provided by CrazyCatLady

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb minced lean beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 egg
1 stalk spring onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
  • On a lightly greased baking sheet mould into a long loaf shape.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.

CARIBBEAN JERK MEATLOAF



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This is a recipe that I went out on a limb and tried for the first time with some friends over. It was a huge hit. My kids even enjoyed it. This is definitely not the crunchy meatloaf you remember from bad potluck dinners as a kid! The jerk spice was a little hard to find, but our local Whole Foods had a great Hot Jerk Spice paste that worked perfectly.

Provided by Smokehouse Specialt

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb ground buffalo meat
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground sirloin
7 saltine crackers
1 egg
1 sweet onion
3 serrano peppers
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 roasted red pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until softened.
  • Add garlic for last 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool down.
  • Beat egg in a large bowl and add in ketchup and jerk spice.
  • Mix these ingredients well.
  • Add in sautéed vegetables and mix.
  • Add in crushed saltines and milk.
  • Separately, knead the 3 meats together until well blended. Get ready to get messy.
  • Combine the meats and the other mixture in the large bowl and keep squishing it all together until completely blended.
  • Spray a loaf pan with olive oil and add the final mixture to the pan.
  • If serving later, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Place room-temperature pan on grill (works best on a wood pellet smoker from www.pelletsmoke.com) at 350°F for 1.25 hours.
  • Check with meat thermometer and it should be about 170°F
  • Once done, drain grease out of pan and glaze the top with your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • I mixed my favorite sweet BBQ sauce with 1/2 tbsp of the hot jerk spice and some crushed pineapples.
  • Return to the grill at 350°F for 5 more minutes until sauce on top gets a little sticky.
  • Remove from grill and let rest for 10-15 minutes and serve.
  • Enjoy with a glass of Shiraz.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 173.3, Sodium 311.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 40.7

JERK-SEASONED MEAT LOAVES



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I wanted meat loaf but also something unique, so I decided to spice up my usual recipe by using Jamaican jerk seasoning. My family loved it! I completed the meal by serving it with string beans and yams. -Iris Cook, Batavia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 pounds ground beef
GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons peach nectar or juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons barbecue sauce
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to 2 ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Mix glaze ingredients; spread over tops. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 40-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED MEATLOAF



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The complex flavors in this meatloaf made me love the entree again after years of turning my nose up at something I considered boring, and my girlfriend who never ate meatloaf gobbles it up! Serve with optional pomegranate BBQ sauce, ketchup, or just the drippings from the meatloaf itself. Very good served with rice pilaf.

Provided by bstotts

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
1 ¼ cups dry bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ medium yellow onion, minced
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1/2 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 ½ teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
½ teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Unmold meatloaf onto a large plate. Slice and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 706.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor. Ground beef is a classic choice, but you can also use ground pork, lamb, veal, or turkey.
  • Choose the right seasonings. The seasonings you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your meatloaf. Some popular options include garlic, onion, parsley, sage, and thyme.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are evenly combined.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a loaf pan. This will help it to keep its shape.
  • Baste the meatloaf while it cooks. This will help it to stay moist and juicy.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the loaf.

Conclusion:

Caribbean meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful blend of spices and moist, tender texture, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Caribbean meatloaf a try.

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