Wild Rice Meatloaf

Elevate your comfort food game with this hearty and flavorful Wild Rice Meatloaf! A unique twist on the classic dish, this recipe combines tender ground beef and pork with the nutty, earthy goodness of cooked wild rice for an irresistible texture. Aromatic onion, garlic, and a medley of spices like thyme and paprika lend rich, savory flavors, while a tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar adds the perfect sweet-and-sour finish. Easy to prepare in less than 20 minutes and baked to perfection, this meatloaf is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying and balanced meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked wild rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a spatula, mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into a loaf form on the prepared baking sheet or press it evenly into the loaf pan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 160°F (71°C) for cooked ground pork and beef.

Step 7

Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Slice and serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1670.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3271.6

Total Fat 195.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 1153.8mg	0%
Sodium 6463.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 57.3g
Protein 226.4g	0%

Vitamin D 134.4IU	0%
Calcium 412.1mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2080.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 19.2%