Reggae Meatloaf With Egg

The good news is this delicious Reggae Meatloaf recipe is nut-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free. 

This tasty, easy-to-prepare egg-stuffed meatloaf is worth the wait. It’s perfect for people with dietary restrictions because it contains no milk, wheat, nuts, gluten, or sugar. The meatloaf is ideal for serving at least eight people, and depending on how many guests you have, you can use any leftovers for another meal.

Many people, especially keto fans, enjoy meatloaf because it’s meaty, savory, and delicious. It reminds us of eating a superior burger meant for royalty. The taste of meatloaf can vary depending on the quality of the ingredients and how it’s seasoned, so we highly recommend being selective.

The beauty of meatloaf is that it can be eaten at any time of the year. During the hot summer months, you can eat it cold with a salad or hot with veggies, potatoes, and gravy. It can’t get any better than this!

What’s To Love?

💕 Thanks to the ingredients…Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, tomato puree, and reggae sauce adding depth and complexity to the overall flavor makes it a fully satisfying meal.
💕 It’s bursting with many flavors that satisfy anyone’s taste buds. It predominantly tastes meaty, moist, and juicy, with lots of rich flavor.
💕 It doesn’t require any complex cooking skills or hard-to-find ingredients.
💕 Tastes as good as it looks, making it a great meal for any occasion and sudden onset cravings.
💕 Is a perfect treat to satisfy your savory tooth.
💕 It can be eaten hot or cold.

Have you already tried Reggae Meatloaf? If so, let us know how it was…we can’t wait to hear all about it!

Let’s Talk Ingredients

We feel every ingredient adds to the overall taste and texture; if you remove one, it’s like you’ve removed them all.

• Sausages — buy good-quality sausages rather than prepackaged sausage meat. Prepacked sausage meat can be of less quality than a pack of sausages. There are more options to choose from with packed sausages, such as being outdoor-bred and gluten-free.
• Mince — use beef steak mince, as other varieties can be low quality. If you can grab Angus all the better.
• Onion — use red onion for sweetness.
• Bacon — use back bacon, streaky bacon, and smoked or non-smoked bacon. We find using streaky bacon easier to lay across the meatloaf.
• Eggs — use medium to large eggs at room temperature before boiling.
• Garlic Cloves — provide a subtle garlic flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce — use a quality brand such as Lea & Perrins.
• Sauce — use Reggae Reggae Sauce produces a rich-umami taste.
• Spices / Herbs use thyme, cumin, and smoked paprika. The paprika gives the meatloaf an aromatic taste and a deep red color.
• Salt — use Himalayan salt; it brings out the flavor. 

For more detailed ingredients, see the recipe card.

Customizations

Here are some foodie alternatives should you want to make some changes:

• Bacon — use non-smoked bacon or turkey rashers.
• Onions — use white onions.
• Eggs — omit them.
• Garlic — garlic powder or garlic paste can be used as a substitute.
• Worcestershire Sauce — use balsamic vinegar or completely omit it.
• Reggae Reggae Sauce — use brown sauce, daddy sauce, or anything similar.

When substituting ingredients, it’s essential to remember that the taste, texture, and overall result might differ, particularly if you’re substituting many ingredients.

If you have made the Reggae Meatloaf with any customizations, we’d love to hear about it; please message us in the comments.

Instructions – Overview

Reggae meatloaf is simple to make; the hardest part is waiting to finish cooking. Here’s a breakdown of how to get started on your journey (more detailed instructions are in the recipe card):

▶︎ Preheat oven to 375°F, 190°C, Gas 5, then boil some water in a saucepan, then add the eggs. Boil for 10 minutes, then drain. Immediately add cold water. Drain after 5–10 minutes, then add more cold water to cool right down. Drain the water again after 5-10 minutes, then pop it in the fridge. (This method prevents graying around the egg.)

▶︎ In the food processor, blitz the onion and garlic finely. Remove the skin from the sausages and add them to the food processor. Add the steak mince, reggae sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and salt to the food processor. Blitz using the pulse button until all is fully combined. Remove half of the raw meatloaf mix and place it on a pizza tray. Make sure the tray is on a flat surface. Form an oval shape about 2 inches thick.

▶︎ Remove the eggs from the fridge and shell them. Rinse under cold water to remove any loose shells. Place the eggs side by side on the raw meat. Don’t worry if you don’t use all the eggs; they can be used in a salad or sandwiches.

▶︎ Now, take the rest of the raw meatloaf, pat gently into the eggs, and shape it into a look-a-like loaf of bread. Top with bacon, leaving as few gaps as possible. Next, pace the pizza tray on the roasting pan; this will catch excess oil. Place in the oven and cook for 60-90 minutes. Check your meatloaf halfway through cooking; if the bacon burns, cover lightly with foil.

For more detailed instructions, notes, and ideas…see the recipe card.

Tools You’ll Need

Want to make the best Reggae Meatloaf? Using the correct equipment for preparation is essential; we think they’re a big helping hand. We understand that you might already have some of these kitchen tools to make this recipe, or you might want to use other tools and may not require our recommendations. Here are some of our suggestions to get you started:

• Food Processor – to bind the ingredients together.
• Saucepan – to boil the eggs.
• 23cm Square Dish – or 28cm oval dish
• Silicone Spatula – for stirring and incorporating all the ingredients smoothly.
• Weighing Scales and Measuring Spoons – to measure the ingredients accurately.
• Thermapen – is a great little tool to test meat temperature.

If you love those gadgets for this recipe, then you’ll love this food processor for mixing, chopping, grating, whisking, beating, and more. If you own a food processor, then you’d know that they’re a lifesaver for making meatloaf. It’s our go-to for many of our recipes, and we think every budding chef needs it.

Check out our favorite kitchen equipment that we love to use with all our recipes.

Storing

See our FAQs for detailed instructions on storing, refrigeration, freezing, and defrosting and for answers to readers’ questions.

Do you have a question? If so, let us know in the comments and we’ll reply within 24-48 hours and add your question to our FAQs if relevant.

Pairing

Reggae Meatloaf is frequently eaten as a standalone and with a squirt of ketchup or your favorite chutney. Here are some other suggestions and our favorite go-to’s what to eat with it:

▶︎ Meatloaf can be eaten with Garlic Butter Rice, or cooked vegetables such as green beans, long beans, cauliflower, red cabbage, sprouts, and gravy.

▶︎ The leftovers can be used for a delicious cold meatloaf served with salad the next day.

▶︎ Eat it for breakfast with baked beans and potatoes, or your favorite veggies.

▶︎ Use up in a burger bun for lunch with some Crispy Garlic French Fries.

▶︎ When selecting a wine to pair with meatloaf, consider its bold flavors. Some good wines are red Zinfandel for its jammy fruitiness and peppery notes; Syrah or Shiraz for their bold and robust flavors; Grenache for its fruity flavors and gentle spiciness; Malbec for its smokey notes; and Tempranillo for its berry fruit flavors and moderate tannins.

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FAQ’s & Troubleshooting

By addressing these FAQs and troubleshooting tips, you can overcome common challenges and create a delicious batch of Reggae Egg Meatloaf every time.

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