Asian-Style Meatloaf with Napa Cabbage and Ginger

Name: Asian-Style Meatloaf with Napa Cabbage and Ginger
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ground meat — 1200 g; ground beef; ground pork; chinese cabbage — 200 g; eggs — 1 pcs; ginger — 30 g; garlic — 3 clove; rolled oats — 40 g; sweet chili sauce — 50 g; salt by taste

70 minutes

Medium

I have several meatloaf recipes on my blog, but not a single one leans into Asian flavors. It's time to fix that injustice! So today, I'm sharing my recipe for an asian-style meatloaf.

For this version, I added chopped Napa cabbage to the mixed ground meat, and it really brought a wonderful juiciness. I also included fresh ginger and a sweet chili sauce, which gave the loaf that characteristic Asian kick! The result is absolutely delicious.

Main Courses American cuisine Pan-Asian cuisine

07.11.2025

Ingredients for 6 servings:

Base

Recipe:

Ingredient Notes:

Ground Meat. I use a mixed meat blend here—half ground pork and half ground beef. However, you can make this with pure ground beef or pure ground pork, which would actually be even more Asian-style. Another great option is ground turkey.
Napa (Chinese) Cabbage. Use the upper, leafy parts of the leaves. They will add juiciness and a slight cabbage flavor to the meatloaf. The added texture will barely be noticeable, which is a benefit in this case. It’s best to save the lower, tougher parts of the leaves for a stir-fry or an Asian-style salad.
Ginger. Fresh ginger is the best choice. Alternatively, you can use the pickled ginger that is served with sushi. Both forms will create bright, flavorful notes in the form of small pieces throughout the loaf. Dry ground ginger will not provide the same flavor or aroma.
Oats. Quick-cooking oats are used here as a binding agent and an absorbent for the meat juices that typically run out onto the baking sheet. As an alternative to oats, you can use breadcrumbs. Use 2 rounded tablespoons in that case.
Hot Sauce. I use sweet chili sauce, which adds a mild heat and a sweet flavor. If you don’t have sweet chili, you can achieve the heat with another sauce, such as sriracha, Tabasco, or similar condiments.

Let’s start cooking!

Finely chop the Napa cabbage. Mince the garlic and ginger.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped cabbage, egg, ginger, chili sauce, quick oats, and salt.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Place the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and shape it into an oblong loaf.

Transfer the loaf to a preheated oven (190°C (375°F)) and bake until fully cooked, about 45 minutes.

Allow the finished meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!

This Asian-Style Meatloaf with Napa Cabbage and Ginger recipe was checked, prepared and approved by Chef Tatyana Nazaruk - author of FlavorIt.com.
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