German Meatloaf with Lentils & Apple BBQ Glaze
A frugal yet delicious German-style meatloaf made with beef, pork, and cooked lentils for a juicy, low-fat texture. Finished with a homemade apple BBQ glaze inspired by post-war German kitchens.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 250 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 100 g dry lentils cooked until soft
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 slice bread soaked and squeezed dry
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook lentils until soft and drain.
- Sauté onions and garlic in butter until soft.
- Mix lentils, soaked bread, onions, eggs, mustard, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add ground meats and mix gently.
- Shape into loaf and place on parchment-lined pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Make glaze: sauté apple and onion, add tomato paste, vinegar, honey, mustard, and seasonings. Simmer and blend until smooth.
- Brush loaf with glaze and bake 45–50 minutes, brushing again halfway.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.