I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time: veganize meatloaf.
See, growing up, I did not love meatloaf. I despised it, in fact. It had nothing to do with eating meat, I just didn’t like the texture or the flavor (sorry, Mom).
But when I bit into my first Beyond Burger
a) I was blown away, and
b) I immediately began thinking of all the ways I could use this amazing, plant-based version of ground meat.
We’ve used it in bolognese sauce, tacos, and even on a taco pizza.
But it was when my husband returned from a visit with his mother that he told me about a Midwestern-style meatloaf he learned of, featuring salsa and Doritos. I turned to a vegan version of the chip – Beanfields – and this was the result!
This shouldn’t surprise you one bit: I figured out a fun, fast way to make mini loaves (serves 2!) in the air fryer. (My book The Vegan Air Fryer is coming out in a month!)
Aren’t they adorable?
I love cute food.
I love cute food that’s delicious and prepared simply, too. You’ll get just that with this recipe.
What follows is a super-simple recipe for air fried vegan meatloaf. No air fryer? I suggest trying these in the oven at around 375°F for 30-ish minutes. Give or take.
Nacho Vegan Meatloaf
This tasty vegan version of meatloaf cooks up in 23 minutes in the air fryer!
- 8 ounces Beyond Meat (2 patties)
- 1/4 cup diced chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa (jarred or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled vegan nacho chips
- 1 tablespoon VeganEgg powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons additional salsa
- 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- Place Beyond Burger, onion, carrot, salsa, chili powder, salt, pepper, and crumbled chips in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add VeganEgg and cold water to a blender. Quickly pulse to blend. Pour into the large bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes.
- Back to the bowl, use your hands to combine the meaty mixture. Divide into two parts. Transfer one half to a 5.7 x 3 x 2.1-inch mini loaf pan and transfer the other half to a second mini loaf pan.
- Place the mini loaf pans in the air fryer basket and cook on 360°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the loaf pans from the air fryer and spread 1 tablespoon of salsa over the top of one loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on the second loaf. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese over one load and the other 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese over the second loaf. Return the loaf pans to the air fryer basket.
- Increase the heat to 390°F and cook for 3 minutes longer.
Responses
Sounds yummy!
JL, you’re a genius. Sadly, we can’t get Beyond Burger here yet. 🙁 But I was lucky enough to score the very last package at a Whole Foods in Little Rock about a month ago. I just enjoyed it as a regular burger, and OMG. OMG. OMG. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I can’t wait until we can get this in Tennessee. This meatloaf sounds amazing. I love any dishes that involves “Doritos” (or Beanfield’s cause they’re better for us than those vegan Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos!).
I haven’t really used chips in recipes (well, except for microwave nachos or sit-and-stuff-my mouth-from-the-bag) since I stopped eating meat. These little meatloafs look so great, though, I’m definitely going to give ’em a try!
I have not used chips in recipes but I think I can see myself crushing up some and coating tofu with a fun flavor and air frying it.
Beanfields chips are awesome right out of the bags. I have layered them in place of noodles in vegan lasagna, in enchiladas, in a black bean pueblo casserole recipe I got from PCRM and in Veganomicon’s mole sauce recipe.
love the loaf pans!
I probably need a n adjustment time to eat these burgers. Maybe doing them as meat loaf would help. They just seem way to much like meat for me at this moment.
I like a crunchy topping
I would say Taco Salad or plain with salsa. =)
I think it will be in this recipe!
I usually just make nachos. This sounds so good!
Wishing and hoping that my local health food store or Whole Foods starts to carry the Beyond Burger!
I typically have them with a healthy homemade dip. I did discover that adding the spicy chips ground up in the food processor to my homemade hummus made it extra good! now it is a must!
I like to crumble chips on top of broccoli and green bean casseroles, and also pressed into the top of airfried stuffed mushrooms! Yummmmm
I like using chips in taco salads. This recipe sounds great!!
I love eating them with dip 🙂
I have not done it yet but I got to make it with meatloaf
I love using chips in my black bean burgers.
I like using them as a crunchy topping on casserole
we use it as a filler crunched up or a topping
I don’t have chips in recipes either other than Fritos pie 😂
On top of casseroles
Crushing them up and putting on top of casseroles!
The only recipes that I use chips in is cheesy potato casserole and a faux-chicken bake with Doritos. Your recipe looks delicious!
We use a lot in salads
haven’t used chips yet but sounds good
I love using chips as a topping for vegan casseroles 😉
I haven’t used chips in a recipe but I would be willing to try!
I have never used them, but what a great idea!!!
I love using them for nachos!
Love using them crunched up as a topping
I haven’t used chips in recipes before but i might start looking into it
I have crushed them up and added yhem to my cauliflower pizza crust for extra flavor
Breaded tofu bites 🙂 Cut tofu block into cubes or rectangles, dip/roll in chips (smashed into small crumbs of course) and bake.
My favorite way to use chips is to make a topping with them. Thanks for the chance!
I love to experiment.