Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with a unique twist, as we explore the delectable world of Moroccan-spiced meatloaf. This savory dish blends the aromatic flavors of Moroccan spices with the hearty comfort of classic meatloaf, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create this extraordinary dish, infusing your kitchen with the vibrant essence of Moroccan cuisine.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MEATLOAF WITH MOROCCAN SPICES
This recipe is from "A Meatloaf in Every Oven," by Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer, who say it was the invention of a friend, Anne Kornblut. The plethora of spices and large amounts of garlic may seem overwhelming, but ground meat has a deep tolerance for seasoning and is usually improved by it. The fresh herbs are a foil for all the rich seasonings, and the vegetables give the loaf an especially lovely texture.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute or two. Add the celery, carrots and ginger, and cook for about 5 minutes, adding more olive oil as needed to make sure ingredients are well coated and softening.
- Add the spices: cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon and salt, stirring well to mix. (You can alter spices to your liking, with more or less of those recommended or adding curry powder, nutmeg, allspice, black or cayenne pepper.) Add the tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring well and scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula to ensure the spices don't burn. Once mixture is cooked, remove pan from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine in a large bowl the fresh herbs (cilantro, mint and parsley) and the eggs and bread crumbs. Add the ground lamb and the cooled mixture. Mix well with clean hands, until all ingredients are blended.
- Place the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and cover with aluminum foil. Create a water bath by placing the loaf pan into a larger baking pan and filling the larger pan halfway with lukewarm water. (This helps keep the meatloaf moist by keeping the temperature more even during baking.)
- Put the meatloaf, in the bath, into the oven and cook for about 1 hour 30 minutes. After an hour, check the meatloaf, and remove the foil if you would like a firmer top. Bake until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. (This is a good time to toast the pine nuts if you're making the sauce.)
- Remove pans from the oven, lift the loaf pan out of the water bath, and let the meatloaf cool for at least 5 minutes. If there is excessive grease, carefully pour that out and discard it. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cooled, depending on your taste.
- If you're making the sauce, mix the yogurt, lemon juice and pine nuts together with a spoon, and serve in a small dish on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 746, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 820 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICED LAMB MEATLOAF
Plain old meatloaf gets a major flavor boost in a lamb and beef meatloaf recipe with Moroccan-inspired spices, plus a sweet and savory ketchup and pomegranate molasses topping.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Beef Lamb Meatloaf Moroccan Cuisine
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the meats: In a large bowl, combine the lamb and beef. Set aside.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf for 1 1/2 hours, or until firm and cooked through. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Un-mold onto a plate and slice. Serve with pomegranate molasses sauce, ketchup, or just the drippings from the meatloaf itself. Very good served with rice pilaf.
- Make the (optional) pomegranate molasses sauce: Mix the ketchup, pomegranate molasses, and chipotle chili powder in a small bowl. Heat in a microwave or warm in a saucepan until just warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 207 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 606 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MOROCCAN MEATLOAF WITH LEMON HONEY GRAVY AND ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, add the meat, 1 small onion, grated on box grater or with handheld flat grater, directly over mixing bowl. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, panko, about 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, the egg, the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix to combine. Add the olives, spices, a handful of parsley and a handful of mint. Combine well. Form the mixture into 4 individual rolls and bake on a parchment lined sheet pan until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. The meat loaves may be made ahead and stored; reheat in pan gravy.
- Heat a medium shallow pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt, then add the remaining garlic, and combine. Stir in the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a bubble. Add 1 1/2 cups of couscous and remaining handful of chopped mint. Turn off the heat and cover pan. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter to a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Whisk the flour into melted butter, then add the Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1 cup of chicken stock, the remaining lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup honey, and salt and pepper, to taste. Slide the meat loaves into the sauce. (If the meat loaves are cold, tent with foil and gently reheat in low simmering sauce.) Once the meat loaves are warm, transfer them to a serving plate and raise the heat to high. As soon as the sauce becomes syrupy after 1 to 2 minutes, drizzle it over meat and serve with couscous alongside.
CLASSIC SPICY MEATLOAF
This is my family's favorite meatloaf recipe. Onion may be substituted for green onions (scallions).
Provided by Angela Smith
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green onions, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cover skillet with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
- Mix ground beef, sausage, vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and eggs in a large bowl; form into a loaf and place in a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides. Cover loaf with remaining 1/3 cup ketchup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1691.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
MOROCCAN MEATLOAF
Make and share this Moroccan Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Combine the lamb and beef in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, cinnamon, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release the flavors. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir the vegetables into the ground meat. Mix in the bread crumbs, eggs, cilantro, and mint. Transfer to a 1 1/2 quart loaf pan and set in a baking pan. Pour water into the baking pan to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
- Bake the meat loaf for 1 1/2 hours, or until firm and cooked through. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Unmold onto a plate and slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.6, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 704.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 44.5
MOROCCAN-INSPIRED MEATLOAF
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
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
MOROCCAN MEATLOAF - LOAFING AROUND
This is a healthier take on a classic dish. The meat quanity has been reduced and replaced with kumara (sweet potato) and burghul wheat. Low GI and delicious. I used beef mince and the taste was fine. Time to make does not include soaking time for burghul.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 160 degrees C.for fan forced. Grease and line a 19 x 9 cm loaf tin with baking paper.
- Place burghul in a small container and cover with water. Stand at least 30 minutes or until softened. Drain and squeeze burghul to remove excess liquid.
- Heat oil in a medium frypan over a moderate heat. Cook and stir onion for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in spice mix, garlic and kumara. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Combine mince, onion mixture, herbs, sesame seeds and tomato sauce in a large bowl. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, pack firmly and smooth surface. Arrange tomatoe slices over meat surface. Bake for 45 minutes or until firm and cooked. Cool in tin for 10 minutes. Remove to a chopping board and slice to serve.
- Serve with vegetables and or salad.
MOROCCAN LAMB MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a nonstick liner and set aside.
- Combine the onion, oats, cilantro, mint, yogurt, tahini, garlic, allspice, cumin, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl, along with 4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Mix well to blend. With your hands, break the lamb into small chunks and add to the bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly; overmixing will make the meatloaf tough and dry. When all the ingredients are evenly combined, transfer to the baking sheet and shape into a flat loaf about 13 by 6 by 1 1/2 inches.
- Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 150°F at the thickest part of the loaf, 55 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the harissa and tomato paste in a small bowl. When the meatloaf is done, brush the mixture over the loaf and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Let the loaf rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing (longer is better, as the pooled juices will be reabsorbed into the meatloaf).
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- Harissa is a chile-and-spice paste that hails from North Africa. For a slightly different effect, you could substitute Asian chile-garlic sauce.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your meatloaf will taste. If possible, use organic, free-range, and grass-fed meats and produce.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a Loaf Pan: A loaf pan will help to keep the meatloaf moist and evenly cooked.
- Cook at a Low Temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature (325°F) will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Baste the Meatloaf: Basting the meatloaf with the pan juices will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Let the Meatloaf Rest: Before slicing and serving, let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf.
Conclusion:
This Moroccan-spiced meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spices gives the meatloaf a unique and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
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