Creamy Caramelized Onion Meatloaves
with Sumac Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Zucchini
- Wheat
- Milk
Glaze ‘em, smother ‘em, stuff ‘em—meatloaves really can do it all. These loaves mix things up with a spoonful of creamy sauce over top, made with sweet caramelized onion, cream cheese, butter, and a pinch of parsley. On the side, sumac—a tangy Middle Eastern spice—seasons roasted carrots and zucchini with citrusy flavor (similar to lemon zest!). Serve it all together, letting the sauce pool around the veggies, for a perfectly paired plate and yet another meatloaf miracle.
Ingredients
12 ounce
Carrots
1 unit
Zucchini
10 ounce
Ground Beef
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Onion
¼ ounce
Parsley
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 teaspoon
Sumac
8 ounce
Brussels Sprouts
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
4 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
¾ teaspoon
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary or trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise. (Save carrots for another use.)
• In a medium bowl (use a large bowl for 4 servings), gently combine beef*, panko, garlic powder, salt (we used ¾ tsp; 1¼ tsp for 4), and pepper. • Form into two 1-inch-tall loaves (four loaves for 4).
• Place meatloaves on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet. TIP: Line sheet with foil first for easier cleanup. • Toss carrots on empty side with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use 2 baking sheets; roast meatloaves on middle rack and carrots on top rack.) • Roast on top rack until meatloaves are cooked through and carrots are browned and tender, 22-25 minutes. TIP: Love extra-crispy veggies? Once meatloaves are done, remove from sheet and continue roasting carrots for 2-3 minutes more.
Roast meatloaves on top rack for 5 minutes (skip roasting carrots!), then remove sheet from oven. Swap in broccoli or Brussels sprouts for carrots; carefully toss as instructed. Roast 15-20 minutes more.
• While everything roasts, halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes (7-10 minutes for 4 servings). Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan. • Add a large drizzle of oil to same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 6-9 minutes. TIP: Lower heat and add a splash of water if onion begins to brown too quickly.
• Add cream cheese, stock concentrate, ½ cup water, and ¾ tsp sugar (1½ tsp for 4 servings) to pan with onion; cook until thickened, 1-3 minutes more. • Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) and a pinch of chopped parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Carefully toss zucchini and carrots together with half the sumac (all for 4 servings). • Divide meatloaves and carrots and zucchini between plates. Spoon caramelized onion sauce over meatloaves; garnish with remaining chopped parsley. Serve.
Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160º.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many found the meatloaves bland, but the caramelized onion sauce was a hit. Some suggested adding Italian seasoning for more flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with one customer noting they'd happily make it again and again.
- Suggestions: Consider adding minced onion and an egg to the meatloaf mixture for better texture and taste. Try air frying for a different cooking method.
- Vegetables: Roasting all vegetables together, including zucchini, was preferred by some for easier preparation and delicious results.
Reviews from our home cooks
I must admit I altered the recipe. I added Italian seasoning, a little minced onion and an egg to the meatloaf mixture. I cooked the meatloaves in the air fryer. They were great. The onion gravy was good but I liked the mushroom gravy from a previous recipe better. Overall, a great meal I would have again.
Delicious. Love the onion gravy and veggies. However, the photo was inaccurate. It showed broccoli which is what I expected. We had some so I just added and the zucchini was delicious--so not a big deal. I also just roasted all the veggies--makes it easier.
Not impressed. Ingredient quality issues. Meatloaves tough and dry. Onion topping too sweet. Carrots (sliced super thin) not tender. Brussel sprouts had lots of black spots had to cut off before roasting. Overall fail.
Loved the caramelized onions on the meatloaf, made the whole dish!
The meatloaf needed some more seasoning but the onions on top were amazing.
Oh my! Was not super excited about this one, but I have to say, the meatloaf and the sauce were absolutely scrumptious!!!
Loved onion sauce, vegetables on all meals are getting boring
Quick meal - wonderful flavors - would eat this over and over again!
This has a good flavor. I added the brussel sprouts, and roasted all the veg including the zucchini. One bad thing, the zucchini they sent was starting to go bad, but I was able to cut that part off and use the rest.
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