Sriracha Meatloaf
If you like the spicy, piquant taste of sriracha and the nostalgic qualities of mom’s meatloaf, you’re going to love this flavorful Sriracha Meatloaf recipe! A modern take on a classic comfort food!
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I’m so excited to finally share this Sriracha Meatloaf recipe with you!
Since my mom is from England, she didn’t make me a lot of traditional American comfort foods when I was a kid.
She made a lot of split pea soup, mince (upside-down cottage pie), and curry, however, I do fondly remember her making the American classic, meatloaf, from time to time!
Sriracha Meatloaf is my take on a classic comfort food. It has everything you want in a moist, flavorful meatloaf, but it’s a little extra :)
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What is sriracha?
Besides being my #2 favorite condiment, it’s a very popular hot sauce that has Thai and Vietnamese origins. It is made with chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic.
Sriracha is a natural fit for adding some heat to your favorite Asian dishes, but it’s also a fabulous, well-rounded hot sauce.
It’s hot without being too hot, and it’s so full of flavor!
Recently, there was a sriracha shortage and I had to go to 5 different grocery stores to find it! If you have a hard time finding it, you can get some HERE from Amazon.
What’s the best ground beef to use?
I tested this recipe with varying amounts of meat-to-fat ratios: 80/20, 85/15, and 93/7.
While 93/7 was nice & lean (healthier) and not greasy, the texture was kind of crumbly and not as moist as I wanted. However, it still tasted good.
Both 80/20 and 85/15 provided enough fat to the meatloaf that it was not just flavorful, but with the right binding ingredients, held together well.
In a perfect world, I’d use a pound of each for the 2 lbs. required for this recipe.
What pan is best for meatloaf?
The type of pan that is best for meatloaf is a personal choice. A loaf pan or a cookie sheet?
I prefer a free-form meatloaf that bakes on a cookie sheet, rather than the traditional loaf pan. Why?
I like that some of the fat drains off, and I also like that there’s more surface area of meatloaf.
More surface area = more yummy sriracha glaze on top of the meatloaf!
What side dishes go well with Sriracha Meatloaf?
For me, meatloaf and potatoes go hand-in-hand.
Some of our favorites are scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes or oven-roasted potatoes.
If you have a slow cooker, you could make some herbed baby potatoes.
Besides potatoes, some other popular side dishes for meatloaf are macaroni & cheese, braised cabbage & onions, green beans, cornbread, and corn.
How long is leftover meatloaf good for?
Leftover meatloaf can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Another excellent comfort food meal is Dutch Oven Pot Pie. Made with lots of fresh vegetables, cooked chicken or turkey, and homemade cheddar thyme biscuits! Perfect if you have leftover turkey from the holidays!
Looking for more ground beef recipes? Here are some favorites:
- Perfect Steak Chili
- Middle Eastern Bowls with Spiced Beef
- Tater Tot Chili Casserole
- Spicy Mexican Stuffed Peppers (shown below)
NOTES:
- This recipe was tested as an 11×5″ free-form loaf on a cookie sheet. Keep in mind that different size loaves may require different cooking times.
- If you would like to reduce some of the heat, you could substitute some of the sriracha for ketchup.
Sriracha Meatloaf
Equipment
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 lbs. ground beef 80-85% lean
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely minced yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp. sriracha
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
Meatloaf glaze
- 2 1/2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 1/2 tbsp. sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add all of the meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl. Gently combine everything, making sure not to overmix, as that will produce tough meatloaf.
- Form the meatloaf into a 11x5 rectangle. Press the meatloaf into a consistent height - it should be about 1-1.25" tall.
- In a small bowl, combine the meatloaf glaze ingredients and brush or spoon the glaze on top of the meatloaf. I like to also brush the sides of the meatloaf!
- Bake the meatloaf for 40-45 minutes or until it has reached 160°. It's best to let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, as this helps keep the meatloaf moist. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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