Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
500 g

sweet potatoes

peeled and cut into 1cm thick chips

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

zucchini

medium grated

400 g

ground pork

400 g

ground veal

1 unit

brown onion

small grated

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 unit

carrot

medium peeled and grated

1.25 cup

fresh breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

steak sauce

0.25 cup

sweet chili sauce

0.25 cup

mayonnaise

reduced-fat whole-egg

1 unit

salad leaves

to serve

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 200C (180C fan forced).

Step 2
~3 min

Grease a large baking tray and an 8-hole mini loaf pan (or muffin pan).

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Place sweet potato chips on the prepared baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~3 min

Drizzle sweet potato chips with olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.

Step 5
~3 min

Set aside the sweet potato chips.

Step 6
~3 min

Squeeze excess liquid from grated zucchini.

Step 7
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, ground veal, ground pork, grated onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, fresh breadcrumbs, half of the steak sauce, and 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~3 min

Press the meat mixture into the prepared mini loaf or muffin pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Place the meatloaves on the top shelf in the oven.

Step 11
~3 min

Place the sweet potato chips on the bottom shelf in the oven.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the meatloaves are just cooked through.

Step 13
~3 min

Remove the meatloaves from the oven and transfer them to a greased baking tray using a spatula.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~3 min

Brush the meatloaves with the remaining steak sauce using a pastry brush.

Step 15
~3 min

Bake the meatloaves for 10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Step 16
~3 min

Remove meatloaves from the oven and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Step 17
~3 min

Transfer chips to top shelf in oven and cook for 5 minutes or until golden and tender.

Step 18
~3 min

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and the remaining sweet chili sauce.

Step 19
~3 min

Serve the meatloaves with the sweet potato chips, mayonnaise mixture, and salad leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried herbs to the meat mixture.

Ensure the sweet potato chips are thinly sliced for even cooking.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meat mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Steamed Broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish in North American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering
Casual Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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