Beef ’n’ Baked-In Veg Mini Meatloaves
with Rice & Roasted Grana Padano Carrots
Cooking time
35 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
830 /serving
When we’re thinking small, we come up with big ideas! These meatloaves are individually portioned, so even the little ones feel a sense of ownership. They’re not just made of ground beef but also laden with veggies—grated carrots and zucchini—that bind with panko, eggs and spices for super-tasty bites. Finished in tomato sauce and bubbling cheese, they take a prime spot next to warm white rice and roasted carrots topped with Grana Padano.
We will send you:
- 510g Canadian-raised lean ground beef
- 600g Nantes carrots
- 1 Green zucchini
- 60g Panko
- 320g White rice
- 400ml Tomato sauce
- 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)
- 20g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (salt, garlic, sugar, red bell pepper, vinegar powder, green bell pepper, sunflower oil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper)
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
You will need:
Medium pot
Large pan
Sheet pan
Medium baking dish
Grater
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
2 Eggs
Parchment paper
Total Fat
30 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Sodium
1180 mg
Total Carb
103 g
Sugars
15 g
Protein
41 g
Fibre
9 g
Preparation
Cook the rice
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium pot, combine the rice, 2 ½ cups water and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 17 to 20 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff and keep warm.
Roast the carrots
Meanwhile, halve ¾ of the carrots lengthwise (quarter if large). On a lined sheet pan, toss the halved carrots with a drizzle of oil and S&P. Roast, flipping halfway, 18 to 22 min., until tender. In the final 5 min., sprinkle with ½ the cheese.
Toast the panko
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add ½ the panko and a pinch of the spices. Toast, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 min., until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and reserve the pan.
Prepare the meatloaves
Meanwhile, grate the remaining carrots and the zucchini. In a large bowl, combine the beef, grated carrots and zucchini, the remaining panko and spices, 2 eggs and S&P. Form into 4 small loaves.
Cook the meatloaves
In the reserved pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, add the meatloaves* and cook, 5 to 7 min. on one side, until browned and partially cooked. Flip and transfer to a lightly oiled medium baking dish. Top with the tomato sauce and remaining cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake, 8 to 10 min., until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil, 2 to 3 min., if extra colour is desired.
Plate your dish
Divide the rice, carrots and meatloaves between your plates. Sprinkle the carrots with the panko. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
