Spicy Hoisin Beef Meatloaf

Wellness Note

This meatloaf uses simple, flavorful ingredients without relying on heavy fillers. It’s also one of my favorite ways to add in ancestral-style blends like Force of Nature, which include organ meat for extra nutrients. The seasoning and sweet-spicy glaze help “hide” any stronger flavors, making this an easy and approachable way to get the benefits of organ meats without noticing them at all.

Recipe Snapshot

Moist, savory, slightly spicy, and glazed with the perfect sweet-and-tangy finish. This meatloaf has minimal filler and slices beautifully for leftovers — bold flavor, tender texture, and a restaurant-quality glaze that makes every bite addictive.

Prep Work

• Chop scallion
• Chop shallot
• Mince jalapeño (optional)
• Grate fresh ginger
• Whisk 1 egg
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Mix the glaze (hoisin + ketchup, optional sriracha)

Ingredients

Aromatics

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño (optional)
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Meat Mixture

• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef (grass-fed or ancestral blend with organ meat)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos hoisin
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup
• 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt

Glaze

• 2 tablespoons hoisin
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
• (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallion, shallot, jalapeño, and ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, add the ground beef and gently break it apart.
4. Add the egg, hoisin, ketchup, sriracha, coconut aminos, Worcestershire, salt, and the cooled aromatics. Mix gently until just combined.
5. Transfer to a lightly greased loaf pan and press into a loaf shape.
6. Stir together the glaze ingredients and brush generously over the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F)
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

⭐ Science Bite

Beef is one of the best natural sources of highly bioavailable heme iron, B12, zinc, and selenium — nutrients that support energy, thyroid function, and immune health. If you use an ancestral-style blend with heart or liver mixed in, you also get extra micronutrients like CoQ10, retinol (true vitamin A), and additional B vitamins. Even small amounts of organ meat can meaningfully boost nutrient density, and pairing with a bold seasoning and glaze make it almost impossible to detect!

Evidence

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2011), Nutrients (2019), Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2013), and Advances in Nutrition (2012) shows that beef provides highly bioavailable heme iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium — nutrients essential for energy, thyroid function, immune support, and metabolic balance.