Sweet Chili Glazed Meatloaves with Ginger Rice and Ponzu Broccoli

Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food and this version takes it to a whole new level. We’re talking individual loaves coated in a glossy sweet chili glaze, paired with fragrant ginger rice and bright ponzu broccoli. It’s a weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.

The glaze-a mix of ketchup, sweet soy, chili flakes and lime-caramelizes beautifully in the oven, while the ginger rice adds a warm, aromatic touch. Every bite is a balance of savory, sweet and tangy. Ready to meet your new favorite meatloaf?

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Ingredients

6 milliliters Ponzu SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce AsparagusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Korean Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

unit BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in top position (for 4 servings, use top and middle racks). Wash and dry produce. Peel and mince ginger. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if needed. Quarter lime.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter (2 for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4) and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook until tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until serving.
3. In a large bowl, combine beef, scallion whites, panko, remaining ginger, salt (¾ tsp for 2, 1¼ tsp for 4) and pepper. Mix gently and form into two 1-inch-tall loaves (four loaves for 4). Place loaves on one side of a baking sheet.
4. Toss broccoli on the opposite side of the sheet with a drizzle of oil. (For 4 servings, place broccoli on a second baking sheet; roast meatloaves on top rack and broccoli on middle rack.) Roast on top rack until meatloaves are cooked through and broccoli is browned and tender, 15-18 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sweet soy glaze, ketchup, a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes. During the last 2-3 minutes of roasting, remove sheet from oven; brush each meatloaf with about 1 tablespoon of glaze. (For 4 servings, leave broccoli roasting while glazing meatloaves.) Return to oven until glaze is tacky.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Toss broccoli with ponzu and half the sesame seeds. Divide rice, broccoli and meatloaves among plates. Drizzle meatloaves with any remaining glaze. Garnish with scallion greens, remaining sesame seeds and extra chili flakes if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well. Just be sure not to overmix to keep the loaves tender.

Can I substitute the broccoli with another vegetable?

Absolutely! Asparagus or green beans would be great alternatives.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.