Cranberry Pork Meatloaves
CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY PORK MEATLOAVES WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, MASHED SWEET POTATO, AND GRAVY
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 50 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 870/ Protein 32g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: Sweet Potato, Shallots, Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Powder, Ketchup, Chipotle Powder, 1 TBSP Flour, 2 TBSP Sour Cream, 1/8 Cup of Cranberry Jam, 1/4 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs, 2 TBSP Dijon Mustard, 2 TBSP Vegetable Bouillon Paste, Ground Pork
Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Peel and dice sweet potato
Halve and peel shallot. Grate one half on largest holes of grater. Mince remaining shallot
Trim and halve brussels sprouts
Step 2: Cook Sweet Potatoes
Place Sweet Potatoes in a large pot with salted water, coving potatoes by 2 inches
Bring to a boil
Boil for 15 minutes
Reserve 1/4 Cup of potato liquid, then drain
Return potatoes to pot and cover to keep warm until ready to mash
Step 3: Form Loaves and Make Glaze
While Sweet Potatoes cook, to a bowl add grated Shallots, ground pork, garlic powder, panko, half the ketchup, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Form into mini meatloaves
Place meatloaves on one side of baking sheet
In a small bowl combine jam,half the chipotle powder, remaining ketchup, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Mix until smooth
Step 4: Roast Loaves and Sprouts
Toss brussels sprouts on opposite side of sheet with meatloaves with a drizzle of olive oil, and 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper
Roast on top rack for 15 minutes
Step 5: Make Gravy
Meanwhile melt 1 TBSP of butter in a medium pan over medium heat
Add minced shallot
Cook for 3 minutes
Sprinkle with flour, stir to combine
Whisk in bouillion paste, mustard, and 1/2 cup of water
Bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes
REDUCE HEAT TO LOW until ready to serve, stirring occasionally
Step 6: Glaze and Mash
Once meatloaves have cooked for 15 minutes, remove sheet from oven
Carefully brush meatloaves with glaze
Return to oven, and cook for 6 more minutes
To pot with drained sweet potatoes, add sour cream, 1 TBSP of butter, and a pinch of chipotle powder, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed until smooth and creamy
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Slice meatloaves
Divide meatloaves, mashed sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts between plates in separate sections
Spoon gravy over meatloaves and serve hot and enjoy!
