Indulge in the delectable flavors of Couscous-Rolled Meatloaf, a unique and flavorful dish that combines the comforting taste of classic meatloaf with the exotic flair of Moroccan cuisine. This culinary masterpiece features a savory meatloaf filling generously coated with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then carefully wrapped in a layer of fluffy couscous. The result is a tender and succulent meatloaf with a crispy and aromatic crust that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying the main dish are two delectable side recipes: a vibrant and refreshing Moroccan Carrot Salad, which offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, and a creamy and flavorful Avocado-Tahini Dip, perfect for adding a rich and velvety touch to your meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your senses to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this tantalizing trio of recipes.
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MEAT LOAF
Nothing says classic comfort like Ina Garten's Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.
ROLLED MEATLOAF
This is an awesome meatloaf recipe that I just made up working with ingredients on hand. It may sound odd, but once everything is baked together it turns out delicious!
Provided by TerriB16
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375.
- Mix meats, bread crumbs, milk, egg and seasonings together. Lay out a large piece of waxed paper, lightly sprayed with cooking oil.
- In a food processor mix onions, parsely and golden raisins. (raisins may stay whole, that's ok!) If you do not have a food processor just chop onion and parsley. Mix sauce ingredients together, set aside.
- Spread meat onto waxed paper in an 11 by 9 inch rectangle.
- Spread parsley onion mix evenly on top.
- Start on one of the 9 inch sides and begin rolling the meat tightly. (Like a jelly roll) Lift into a lightly greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour at 375. Add sauce to top of meatloaf 1/2 way through cooking time.
MEATLOAF
Meatloaf is an American institution. In addition to being easy to prepare, EVERYBODY loves it.
Provided by PTRULL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine ground beef, soup, chopped onion, rolled oats, eggs, steak sauce, ketchup, and mustard in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Shape into a loaf, and pat into a loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
ROLLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF
Not much harder to make than plain meatloaf, this dressed-up version is nice enough for company.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, the bread crumbs and pepper.
- On foil, pat mixture to12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; gently press into meat. Top with spinach. Starting at short end, roll up tightly, using foil to start roll and tucking in spinach leaves; seal ends. Place seam side down in ungreased 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.
- Bake 1 hour. Spread remaining pizza sauce over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in meatloaf reads 160°F. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PEPPERY MEAT LOAF WITH COUSCOUS
Mouthwatering tastes in this recipe, which combines old fashioned meat loaf with Mediterranean flavors such as red peppers, paprika, cumin and coriander. Serve with baked potatoes in their skins and a tossed salad. This meat loaf contains a high amount of dietary fiber.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- Instant read thermometer.
- In a saucepan, bring water and beef stock to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and set aside or let stand until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before using.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, parsley, eggs, all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and couscous. Using your hands, mix until well blended. Transfer to loaf pan and spread remaining 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce over top. Bake in preheated oven until temperature reaches 165°F on a thermometer, about 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.
- VARIATION: Substitute spelt or barley couscous for the whole wheat version.
- TIP: For the best flavor, toast whole cumin and coriander seeds and grind them yourself. To toast seeds, spread in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or a spice grinder and grind.
- The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 547.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 19.8
MOROCCAN MEATLOAF WITH LEMON HONEY GRAVY AND ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, add the meat, 1 small onion, grated on box grater or with handheld flat grater, directly over mixing bowl. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, panko, about 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, the egg, the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix to combine. Add the olives, spices, a handful of parsley and a handful of mint. Combine well. Form the mixture into 4 individual rolls and bake on a parchment lined sheet pan until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. The meat loaves may be made ahead and stored; reheat in pan gravy.
- Heat a medium shallow pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt, then add the remaining garlic, and combine. Stir in the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a bubble. Add 1 1/2 cups of couscous and remaining handful of chopped mint. Turn off the heat and cover pan. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter to a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Whisk the flour into melted butter, then add the Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1 cup of chicken stock, the remaining lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup honey, and salt and pepper, to taste. Slide the meat loaves into the sauce. (If the meat loaves are cold, tent with foil and gently reheat in low simmering sauce.) Once the meat loaves are warm, transfer them to a serving plate and raise the heat to high. As soon as the sauce becomes syrupy after 1 to 2 minutes, drizzle it over meat and serve with couscous alongside.
COUSCOUS MEATLOAF CHERMOULA
This recipe is from Kitty Morse. I usually find her recipes have a long list of hard to find ingredients and are too complicated for me. This one does have a lot of steps but it is so delicious. I have to make sure that I have plenty of time whenever I want to make this.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onion is golden.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl; set aside.
- Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat (this mixture will be refered to as chermoula from this point on) Cook, 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the tomato sauce begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat; add half of the chermoula to the onion-pepper-garlic mixture.
- Keep the remainder of the chermoula in the pan and set aside.
- In another saucepan, add 1 cup beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Add in the couscous; stir once and remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand for 12-15 minutes or until couscous is tender.
- Lightly oil a 6-cup ring mold.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the couscous, ground lamb, ground sirloin, onion-pepper-garlic mixture, and eggs.
- Mix together using your hands to break up any lumps.
- Spoon mixture into the mold; spread evenly with a spatula.
- Place mold in a larger baking pan (to catch any juices that may boil over).
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until firm.
- Take out of the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes.
- Invert onto a serving platter.
- Over medium heat, mix together the remaining chermoula and the remaining beef broth with the crushed bouillon cube and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook for 6 minutes or so, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Spoon the sauce over the meatloaf and serve any extra on the side.
ROAST BEEF AND COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the carrots and onion on a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Roast until tender and slightly golden, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs, adding the raisins in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain the couscous and raisins and rinse under cold water. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the harissa, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Put the escarole in a large bowl and add the roasted carrots and onion; toss to wilt the greens slightly. Add the couscous-raisin mixture, the dressing and the roast beef and toss to coat. Divide the salad among plates.
MEATLOAF
Originally created as a tasty way to use up leftover vegetables and to stretch meat further during lean times, meatloaf has become the ultimate comfort food. This one is a classic version, blending ground beef, pork and veal with simple pantry seasonings, but you should feel free to use your preferred combination of meat, such as half pork and half beef. Milk-soaked bread ensures a tender meatloaf, and baking it freeform - on a baking sheet instead of a loaf pan - provides more surface area for the tangy-sweet tomato glaze to caramelize as it bakes. Leftover slices can be crisped in a skillet and served with a salad or tucked into a sandwich. Alternatively, freeze one uncooked loaf for the next time you need to put dinner on the table with ease; simply thaw the night before and bake as directed.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, meat, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings (2 loaves)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the meatloaf: Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until well combined; let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and mash with a spoon until a paste forms. Add eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and cooled onion mixture and mix until well blended. Add the beef, pork and veal, and mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each into a 4-by-8-inch meatloaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Use a spoon to spread mixture over the top and sides of each meatloaf. Bake until nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of meatloaf registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF
When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
HAND-ROLLED COUSCOUS
This couscous recipe comes from Leetal and Ron Arazi, owners of New York Shuk, a food company specializing in Sephardic and Middle Eastern Jewish cuisines. All it takes is some semolina, a little water, a strainer and a steamer. Once you have practiced it a few times to pick up the knack, it is easy, even magical. Not to mention a showstopping addition to the table. "Making couscous is not hard," said Mr. Arazi, 32. "But it is labor intensive. For Leetal and me, couscous is craftsmanship. We are losing the battle of making it to industrial processed couscous." He learned to make couscous from his mother, who was born in Mogador, now Essaouira, a town in Morocco once known for its expert couscous makers. "I, the only son in my family, love to preach about it," he said. "My sisters never made couscous in their life."
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the semolina in a large mixing bowl. Place 1/2 cup water in a sprayer and use it to moisten the semolina. Begin by spraying the surface, stirring the mixture with your hand, pressing down and moving the palm in a circular motion. It is better to have too little moisture than too much because you don't want to create a dough. Continue to spray and mix until water is evenly incorporated into the semolina; it should form tiny granules without clumping, and not all the water may be needed.
- At this point, depending on the texture of the mixture, you may want to sift it for uniformity and to remove any small clumps. To sift it, shake the moistened semolina through a strainer or colander with holes about 1/8 inch in diameter (better slightly larger than smaller) and into another bowl. After most of it has passed through, stir to continue to pass it through, then press to pass as much as possible. There may be a small amount of doughy mixture that won't go through the strainer - as much as 1/3 cup - and this may be discarded.
- Prepare a couscoussiere or steamer by adding four to five inches of water to the bottom, and bring it to a boil. Add the semolina and steam uncovered for 10 minutes, mixing about every 30 seconds to prevent clumping; after 10 minutes, the mixture won't clump any more. Cover, and continue to steam for another 30 minutes, stirring about every 10 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with oil. Stir gently with a fork. The couscous may be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to three days.
- To serve, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil, and set aside. Steam the couscous one more time, covered, over boiling water, for another 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 to 2 cups of the liquid so it is moist but not wet. Fluff, and serve immediately, or if desired, pass once more through a large-holed sieve or colander. It may be cooled and refrigerated for up to three days; reheat by steaming.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 393 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
ITALIAN ROLLED MEATLOAF
You can make this using all beef or half beef and half ground pork in place of the sausage meat, I have to say that the using the sausage meat with the ground beef is better! You can really add in any spices that you like, I prefer it with oregano, use seasoning salt for this or regular white salt
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Mix the first 12 ingredients together.
- On a large sheet of doubled waxed paper, pat the mixture into a 13x10-inch rectangle.
- Arrange the ham slices on top of the beef mixture, leaving about 1-inch space around the edges.
- Sprinkle the mushrooms over the ham.
- Sprinkle the mozza cheese over the mushrooms, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
- Starting at the smaller side, roll the meat up jelly roll style (using the wax paper to lift up the beef mixture).
- Lightly press together edges the best that you can (they don't have to be closed completely).
- Place seam-side down in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Brush with remaining 1/2 cup (or more of pizza sauce).
- Bake for 1-1/2 hours (THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF BAKING, sprinkle with about 1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.3, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 201, Sodium 1482, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 48.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatloaf.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Be gentle when handling the meatloaf. You don't want to break it apart.
- Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to keep it moist and juicy.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.
- Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
Conclusion:
Couscous-rolled meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The couscous adds a unique flavor and texture to the meatloaf, and it helps to keep it moist and juicy. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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