MEATLOAF WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS

Meatloaf With Ginger and Scallions image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup finely chopped scallions with greens included
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup water chestnuts drained and chopped
3/4 pound ground lean beef
3/4 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry sherry
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
Barbecue sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add scallions, garlic and chestnuts. Cook briefly till wilted. Set aside.
Place the beef and the turkey in a mixing bowl. Add the scallion mixture, ginger, coriander, bread crumbs, soy sauce, egg, sherry and pepper. Blend well with your hands, taking care not to overmix.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and place into 4 individual 1 1/2-cup souffle dishes. Smooth over the tops.
Set the souffle dishes in a large pan with an inch of water and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Let the loaves cool about 5 minutes before unmolding. Spoon barbecue sauce over and around the loaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 898 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams