Mixed Herb And Sweet Potato Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Mixed Herb And Sweet Potato Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg ground beef (lean beef mince); 1 brown onion (small finely chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 large carrot (peeled grated); 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1 tablespoon plain flour (all purpose flour); 2 tablespoons rosemary (chopped fresh leaves); 1/4 cup oregano (chopped fresh leaves); 200 g sweet potatoes (orange peeled and thinly sliced lengthways); 1/4 cup tarragon (chopped fresh leaves); 1/4 cup basil (chopped fresh leaves); 1/4 cup tomato sauce (ketchup); 125 g cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoons pine nuts; asparagus (steamed to serve)

Servings: persons

1 kg ground beef (lean beef mince)
1 brown onion (small finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 large carrot (peeled grated)
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 tablespoon plain flour (all purpose flour)
2 tablespoons rosemary (chopped fresh leaves)
1/4 cup oregano (chopped fresh leaves)
200 g sweet potatoes (orange peeled and thinly sliced lengthways)
1/4 cup tarragon (chopped fresh leaves)
1/4 cup basil (chopped fresh leaves)
1/4 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
125 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
asparagus (steamed to serve)

1
Preheat oven to 200C (180C fan forced).
2
Lightly grease a 7cm deep, 13cm x 24cm (base) loaf pan.
3
Place mince, onion, garlic, carrot, barbecue sauce, egg, flour, rosemary and oregano in a large bowl and mix to combine.
4
Spoon half the mixture into prepared pan and using the back of a spoon, press down firmly to level.
5
Arrange half the sweet potato, in a single layer, over the mince mixture and top with tarragon and basil .
6
Arrange remaining sweet potato, in a single layer, over herbs and spoon remaining mince mixture over sweet potato and using the back of a spoon to press down firmly to level.
7
Bake for 45 minutes or until meatloaf is browned and comes away from sides of the pan.
8
Spread top with tomato sauce and top with tomatoes and pine nuts and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
9
Set aside for 10 minutes and serve with asparagus.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg ground beef (lean beef mince), 1 brown onion (small finely chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 large carrot (peeled grated), and more.

Yes, Mixed Herb And Sweet Potato Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mixed Herb And Sweet Potato Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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