This Asian Meatloaf (or Asian-inspired meatloaf) puts a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf. Super simple to prepare and cooked in a pressure cooker in 30 minutes, it’s bound to become a new comfort food recipe favorite.
This post was sponsored by Tastefully Simple who provided some of the products used to prepare the Asian meatloaf recipe. All opinions are my own.
Key Ingredients
- Ground beef – I like to use an 80/20 blend, but 85/15 would be ok too.
- Ground pork – Using pork in addition to ground beef adds richness to the flavor, and I recommend an 80/20 blend.
- Asian Garlic Dip Mix -I love this seasoning mix from Tastefully Simple. It gives an Asian-style twist to garlic with the sweetness of brown sugar and a hint of red pepper. (Save 10% with code EMMTS10 through September 1, 2021 online at TastefullySimple.com.)
- Onion Onion seasoning – A blend of onion, chives, shallots and sea salt. It’s perfect in this recipe!
- Panko crumbs – I like using panko as a binding agent rather than plain bread crumbs, but you could use either one.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Step 2: Mix just until combined; don’t overmix.
Step 3: Form into a greased round cake pan. The size will depend on how big your instant pot or multicooker is. A 6-inch cake pan fits inside mine. (See notes on cook time in recipe card.)
Step 4: Place rack in a 6 quart or larger multicooker and add 1 1/2 cups hot water. Place pan of meatloaf on the rack. Set multi-cooker to Pressure Cooker on HIGH for 25 minutes.
When meatloaf is done, allow a 10-minute natural release, then continue with a quick release.
Step 5: Drain extra grease off the meatloaf.
Step 6: Cut meatloaf into slices and serve with steamed vegetables and rice.
Helpful Tips
- If you don’t have an 8-inch cake pan or it doesn’t fit your multi-cooker, use 2 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil to create a pan that will fit your multi-cooker.
- Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare step 1 and place in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well,label and freeze. Thaw completely and continue with step 2.
- Slow Cooker Option: Following directions above, line a 3-quart or larger slow cooker with aluminum foil. Prepare step 1, form loaf to fit your slow cooker. Place in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
Recipe FAQ
Panko is a type of bread crumb. It’s lighter and flakier and doesn’t absorb as much of the oil in the meatloaf but still acts as a binding agent. However, it can be used interchangeably with plain bread crumbs.
Yes! Mix the ingredients together (steps 1 & 2) and place in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely in the refrigerator and continue with step 3.
Yes, I do this all the time and reheat in the microwave. I freeze in single-serving portions in tightly sealed freezer-safe containers.
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Asian Garlic Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 1 packet Asian Garlic Dip Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until just combined, being sure not to over mix.
- Form into a greased 8-inch round cake pan*.In a 6-quart or larger multi-cooker, add wire rack and 1½ cups of hot water. Placecake pan on rack. Set multi-cooker to Pressure Cooker on HIGH for 25 minutes. When meatloaf is done, allow a 10 minute natural release, then continue with aquick release. Remove meatloaf; drain off grease.Serve with steamed vegetables of choice.
Notes
- Mix ingredients just until combined. Avoid overworking the meat mixture.
- If using a 6-inch cake pan (instead of an 8-inch,) the meat mixture will be thicker and will need additional cook time. Add 5-8 more minutes.
- Make-Ahead & Freeze: Prepare step 1 and place in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely and continue with step one.
- If you don’t have an 8-inch cake pan or it doesn’t fit your multi-cooker, use2 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil to create a pan that will fit your multi-cooker.
- Slow Cooker Option: Following directions above, line a 3-quart or larger slow cooker with aluminum foil. Prepare step 1, form loaf to fit your slow cooker. Place in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
- Plain bread crumbs can be substituted for panko crumbs.
Nutrition
- Multi-Cooker Kit (good for back-to-school)
- Spinach & Herb Seasoning (summer entertaining dips)
- Melamine Serving Tray
- Beer Bread
Along with using the Asian Garlic Dip Mix to make the Asian style Garlic Meatloaf (above), I made Orange Dreamsicle Bars and they were amazing!
