Caramelized Onion Meatloaves with Sumac Roasted Carrots and Zucchini

These individual meatloaves are anything but ordinary. Topped with a luscious caramelized onion cream sauce and paired with tangy sumac-roasted carrots and zucchini, this dish brings together savory, sweet and citrusy flavors in one satisfying meal.

Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, the meatloaves are simple to prepare and bake alongside the veggies for a hands-off cooking experience. The creamy sauce, made with caramelized onions, cream cheese and a touch of butter, elevates the dish to comfort food heaven.

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Ingredients

12 ounce CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ZucchiniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ParsleyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SumacView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
2. In a medium bowl, gently combine ground beef, panko, garlic powder, salt (¾ tsp for 2 servings, 1¼ tsp for 4) and pepper. Form into two 1-inch-tall loaves (four loaves for 4 servings).
3. Place meatloaves on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet (line with foil for easier cleanup). Toss carrots and zucchini on the empty side with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. For 4 servings, use two baking sheets; roast meatloaves on middle rack and veggies on top rack. Roast on top rack until meatloaves are cooked through and veggies are browned and tender, 22-25 minutes. For extra-crispy veggies, remove meatloaves and continue roasting veggies 2-3 minutes more.
4. Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 6-9 minutes. Lower heat and add a splash of water if onion browns too quickly.
5. Add cream cheese, stock concentrate, ½ cup water (1 cup for 4 servings) and ¾ tsp sugar (1½ tsp for 4 servings) to the pan. Cook until thickened, 1-3 minutes. Turn off heat; stir in 1 tbsp butter (2 tbsp for 4 servings) and a pinch of chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Toss roasted veggies with half the sumac (all for 4 servings). Divide meatloaves and veggies between plates. Spoon caramelized onion sauce over meatloaves and garnish with remaining parsley.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?

Yes, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef. Keep in mind that the cook time may vary slightly and the meatloaves may be less moist.

What can I use instead of sumac?

If you don’t have sumac, you can substitute with a mixture of lemon zest and a pinch of salt or simply skip it and season the vegetables with salt and pepper.

Can I make the meatloaves ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the meatloaves and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the fridge.