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A perfect pairing for rich meat dishes, and a bright addition to vegetarian fare - either way, you'll want to add a handful of BC blueberries

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Mini Beef Blueberry and Lentil Meatloaf

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Mini Beef Blueberry and Lentil Meatloaf

Ingredients

Blueberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup (75g) B.C Blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • ⅓ cup (65g) Brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp (10ml) Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped- optional to taste 

Meatloaf

  • 1 lb (454g) Lean ground beef
  • ½ cup (75g) B.C Blueberries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw if using frozen)
  • ½ cup (75g) Lentils, cooked and cooled (substitute canned if desired)
  • ⅓ cup (40g) Bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup (40g) Onion, grated
  • ¼ cup (25g) Carrot, finely grated
  • 1 large (50g) Egg
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Tomato ketchup
  • 2 tsp (10ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Mild paprika
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) Pepper

 

Directions

  1. For the BBQ sauce, in a saucepan bring the blueberries, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and chipotle to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Allow to cool then puree in a blender or with a hand blender.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 375°F/190°C. Grease the mini loaf pan.
  3. For the meatloaf, mix the ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Press mixture into mini loaf pan.
  4. Set aside 2 tbsp of BBQ sauce for dipping then spread the remaining over top of meatloaves.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes then raise heat to 425°F/218°C and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until centre reaches 175°F/80°C. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.