Durotar Dark Meat Loaf
A hearty, spiced meat loaf with a crispy crust, perfect for a rustic meal fit for a warrior's table. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg ground beef
- 300 g ground pork
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 100 g whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dice onion and mince garlic. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add ground beef, pork, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ketchup, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until browned and crumbly.
- Step 3: Mix in breadcrumbs and egg until a cohesive mixture forms. Pat into a loaf shape.
- Step 4: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.






