Soy-Glazed Meatloaves with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Vegetables

   8 min

   Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the carrots and potatoes thoroughly, then dry them. Chop the potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking, and slice the carrots diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white parts from the green, and finely mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Soak Bread and Form Meatloaves

   25 min

   In a mixing bowl, soak the slice of bread in 2 tablespoons of water until it becomes soft, then mash it into a paste. Add in the ground beef, sriracha, chopped scallion whites, half of the minced garlic, along with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into two loaves that are approximately 1 inch thick and place them on one side of a baking sheet. On the other side, toss the carrots with a drizzle of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them out evenly. Bake the entire sheet in the oven for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Boil Potatoes and Prepare Sauce

   25 min

   While the meatloaves and carrots are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the chopped potatoes. Cook them until they are tender, which should take about 12-15 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy potato water, as it will help achieve the ideal texture when mashing. In a separate small bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic powder, ketchup, and sugar, stirring until mixed well to create a glaze.

4. 4

   Glaze Meatloaves and Finish Baking

   15 min

   After 20 minutes of baking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a brush, apply half of the ketchup mixture over the tops of the meatloaves for added flavor and moisture. Return the sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the meatloaves are fully cooked and the carrots have become tender and slightly caramelized.

5. 5

   Prepare Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

   8 min

   In the same pot that you used for boiling the potatoes, melt butter over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it releases a fragrant aroma. Combine the drained potatoes with wasabi, mashing them together while adding in the reserved potato water gradually until you achieve a creamy, smooth consistency. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, and if you like a stronger kick, feel free to add more wasabi.

6. 6

   Plate and Garnish the Dish

   5 min

   To serve, arrange the meatloaves, creamy wasabi mashed potatoes, and roasted carrots neatly on individual plates. For a finishing touch, sprinkle the chopped green parts of the scallions over the top for freshness and color. Consider serving the remaining ketchup glaze on the side, allowing everyone to dip their meatloaf as they prefer.

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