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Spicy Meatloaf with Collard Greens

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 12 ounces collard greens washed and chopped

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

  • ¾ cup ketchup

Eating healthy can also be delicious. You’ll love this spicy meatloaf that’s made up of beef, pork and collard greens. I promise your family won’t say meatloaf again! It’s over the top delicious!

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees

  • Transfer collard greens to a large bowl and allow to cool.

  • Combine bread crumbs and milk and allow to set for 5-10 minutes

  • Add beef, pork, breadcrumbs (squeeze out all of the milk and discard before adding bread crumbs), ½ cup ketchup, eggs and ½ teaspoon salt to the bowl of cooled collard greens.

  • Mix together thoroughly but gently. Do not overmix, the meatloaf will get tough.

  • Form meat into a loaf in a large prepared baking dish or sheet. Use parchment paper or spray dish with pan spray prior to placing meatloaf in pan.

  • Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes, then remove from oven and brush the top with the remaining ketchup.

  • Continue baking at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Make sure to check your internal temp with a thermometer, it must read at least 165 degrees to be fully cooked.

  • Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.



Recipe and image courtesy of Spicy Meatloaf with Collard Greens Recipe - Ask Chef Dennis

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