Asian Meatloaf with Beef and Tofu
This Asian meatloaf recipe comes out so moist and tender! It is protein rich with ground beef and tofu. This healthy meatloaf recipe works for family-style meals, meal prep, and is loaded with flavor.
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Servings: servings
Equipment
- small bowl for sauce
- spatula
Ingredients
Meatloaf Base
- 2 cups Ground beef Use 80/20 ground beef for flavor and moistness.
- 1 cup Soft tofu minced
- 1 cup onion small chopped
- 1 cup carrots small chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp Scallions
- Avocado oil oil for pan
Binder and Sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1½ tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- Pinch baking soda
- ¼ tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
Basting Sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
Lightly sauté the vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium heat with just a touch of avocado oil, lightly sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic right until fragrant, but not more than that. Remove from heat and let cool.add the garlic, carrot, onion to the big bowl and set aside.1 cup onion , 1 cup carrots, 1 tbsp minced garlic , Avocado oil
Make the sauce mixture.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, baking soda, cornstarch, vinegar. Whisk very well until smooth, and everything is thoroughly incorporated.2 eggs , 1½ tbsp Soy sauce , 1 tbsp Brown sugar , 1 tbsp Oyster sauce , Pinch baking soda , ¼ tsp cornstarch , 1 tsp vinegar
Prepare the mixture.
- In a large bowl, now add the tofu. Fold it in with the vegetables so it crumbles up. Use your hands if needed to make the tofu into small bits. Add the egg sauce mixture and fold it all together.1 cup Soft tofu
- Add the meat. Gently break up the meat and fold it into the sauce. Do not overmix or press hard. Add salt and pepper.2 cups Ground beef , Salt and pepper to taste
- Add the panko breadcrumbs and scallions. Now lightly fold the breadcrumbs and scallions into the mixture until just incorporated. Again, do not overmix.Pro TIP: At this time, take a spoonful of the mix and cook in a pan to taste your mixture. You can add more salt or pepper or adjust seasoning to your taste. This is a way to taste before baking the entire mixture.¼ cup panko breadcrumbs , 3 tbsp Scallions
Shape and transfer.
- Place the mixture into a lightly greased meatloaf pan, pressing lightly to shape. Press down enough that the meatloaf will come together, but do not press too hard. Be sure the sides of the meatloaf mixture are pressed down and the sides of the pan are clean.
Bake, covered with foil
- Bake covered with foil at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes, remove the foil after 35 minutes.
- Make the basting sauce. Baste with the sauce during the last 10 minutes, then again the last 5 minutes for a glossy finish. Baste at least 2 times. Time to cook meatloaf is about 45-55 minutes per pound (increase your time if you doubled the recipe).1 tbsp Oyster sauce , 1 tbsp Soy sauce , 1 tbsp Honey
- Broil for 2 minutes max to finalize the cooking, center rack for a browned top.Test for Doneness. The correct temp for cooked beef is 160°F (71°C). You can use a meat thermometer and also stick a skewer in the middle and make sure it comes out clean.
Rest for 10 minutes and slice.
- Cover the meatloaf with foil on top and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Do not skip covering and resting the meatloaf so the juices will stay inside, the shape will come together, and it keeps the meatloaf moist. If you don't rest the meatloaf, it can fall apart. Resting the meatloaf allows the meatloaf to stay super moist and come off the sides of the pan for simple removal.
- Slice and enjoy! Serve with sauces and sides.
