Best Carrot Meat Loaf Recipes

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CARROT MEAT LOAF



Carrot Meat Loaf image

We love to take slices of this tasty loaf to the field during harvest season---I either bake it or cook it up quickly in the microwave---it's a real blessing during our busiest time of year.-Irene Knodel, Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 cups shredded carrots
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, milk, soup mix, bread crumbs and carrots. Add beef and pork; mix well. Shape mixture into a circle with a 9-in. diameter; form a 3-in. hole in the center of the circle. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drain. , Combine glaze ingredients; spread over meat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , MICROWAVE METHOD: Prepare and shape loaf as above. Place on a microwave-proof platter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 16-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, giving the dish a quarter turn every 3 minutes. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a custard cup, combine glaze ingredients. Spread half the glaze over meat loaf. Return to microwave on medium for 1 minute; remove. Cover remaining glaze with waxed paper and heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute. Serve glaze in center of meat loaf.

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BARLEY-CARROT MEAT LOAF



Barley-Carrot Meat Loaf image

Meatloaf uses a quick cooking barley instead of breadcrumbs as a binder and shredded carrots as a healthy way to cut down on meat while adding vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
[For Serving]: Green salad (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, carrots, barley, parsley, scallions, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9-inches by 5-inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with a green salad if desired.

CARROT MEAT LOAF



CARROT MEAT LOAF image

Categories     Beef     Bake

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, beaten (1 large)
1/2 c. milk (1/4 c.)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (1/2 envelope)
1 c. dry bread crumbs (1/2 c.)
2 c. shredded carrots (1 c.)
2 lb. ground beef* (1 lb.)
1/2 lb. pork* (1/4 lb.)
Glaze:
1/2 c. ketchup (1/4 c.)
1/4 c. packed brown sugar (2 T.)
2 t. mustard (1 t.)
You can use all ground beef with good results

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, milk, soup mix, bread crumbs and carrots. Add beef and pork; mix well. Shape mixture into a circle with a 9-inch diameter; form a 3" hole in the center of the circle. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Drain. Combine glaze ingredients' spread over meat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until no pink remains. Microwave Method: Prepare and shape loaf as above. Place on a microwave-proof platter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 16-18 minutes or until no pink remains, giving the dish a quarter turn every 3 minutes. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a custard cup, combine glaze ingredients. Spread half the glaze over meat loaf. Return to microwave on medium for 1 minute; remove. Cover remaining glaze with waxed paper and heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute. Serve glaze in center of meat loaf.

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