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Overhead shot of sliced embutido or Filipino meatloaf in a bamboo steamer

Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf) Recipe

A simple way of making embutido or sliced Filipino meatloaf. Give it a shot with whatever you have available in your kitchen or your pantry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 - 6 people
Calories 495 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 grams ground meat (pork or beef) use a mix of beef & pork for a deeper taste
  • ½ onion, minced
  • ½ red bell pepper, minced
  • ½ carrot, minced
  • 2 tablespoon pickled cornichons with some brine, minced
  • 2-3 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 60 grams milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 30 grams breadcrumbs
  • 2-3 tablespoon raisins optional

Optional Middle Fillings

  • boiled egg, sliced in quarters
  • hot dogs, sliced lengthwise

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add ground meat, and all other ingredients together.
    Closeup of ingredients in a bowl
  • Using your hands, gently mix all of the ingredients until they are well incorporated. Do not overmix.
    Mixed raw meat in a clear bowl
  • Spread aluminum foil onto a flat surface and spread the meat mixture on top making a square leaving some space between the edge of the meat and the edge of the aluminum foil.
    Spread raw meat on aluminum foil
  • Add fillings such as strips of hotdogs or slices of boiled eggs on the middle.
    Closeup of sliced eggs on raw meatloaf on aluminum foil
  • Begin slowly rolling the meat, similar to a sushi roll, by carefully pulling at the aluminum foil on top so it doesn't fold into the meatloaf.
    Hands rolling aluminum foil around raw meat
  • When you are finished rolling and shaping, twist the ends of the embutido. Place inside a steamer basket. Bring a pot of water to boil and put the steamer with embutido on top. Steam for 40 - 50 minutes until the inside temperature of the meat reaches 75°C (~165°F).
    Steamed meatloaf in aluminum foil inside a bamboo steamer
  • Remove steamer from heat and let it cool for about ten minutes before unwrapping aluminum foil. Slice into pieces before serving.
    Sliced embutido or Filipino meatloaf on a chopping board

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 1566mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1994IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
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