Meat Loaf Recipes From Around the World

January 19, 2012

When we need comfort, we make meat loaf. So universally gratifying, it's a global food with countless variations.

Bobotie (South African Curry Meat Loaf)

South African Curry Meat Loaf
The dried fruit in this curried South African meat loaf offsets its cayenne spiciness, while its almond crust adds a crunchy counterpoint to the tender ground meat. See the recipe for Bobotie (South African Curry Meat Loaf) »Todd Coleman

Southwestern Turkey Meat Loaf

Southwestern Turkey Meat Loaf
The recipe for this spicy, cheese-topped meat loaf comes from home cook Matt Gibbs of Houston, Texas. See the recipe for Southwestern Turkey Meat Loaf »Todd Coleman

Danish Meat Loaf (Forloren Hare)

Danish Meat Loaf (Forloren Hare)
This lavish Danish meat loaf is wrapped in bacon for added moisture and flavor, and then topped with rich gravy. See the recipe for Danish Meat Loaf (Forloren Hare) »Todd Coleman

Embutido (Filipino Meat Loaf)

Filipino Meat Loaf
The recipe for these steamed meat loaves with hard boiled egg centers comes from Saveur kitchen assistant Monica Floirendo. See the recipe for Embutido (Filipino Meat Loaf) »Todd Coleman

Egg-and-Spinach-Stuffed Meat Loaf

Egg-and-Spinach-Stuffed Meat Loaf
This meatloaf is stuffed with whole hard-boiled eggs. See the recipe for Egg-and-Spinach-Stuffed Meat Loaf »Todd Coleman

Meat Loaves with Eggs and Cheese

Meat Loaves with Eggs and Cheese
To make these loaves light handle the meat as gently (and as little) as possible while you mix and shape it. See the recipe for Meat Loaves with Eggs and Cheese »Sandro Michahelles

Auvergne-Style Meat Loaf

Auvergne-Style Meat Loaf
This dense, savory meat loaf, usually a main course, is studded with sweet prunes. See the recipe for Auvergne-Style Meat Loaf »André Baranowski

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf
The secret to making a light meat loaf is to handle it as little as possible. Once finished, this American staple best pairs with a medium-bodied red. See the recipe for Meat Loaf »Christopher Hirsheimer

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