Chinese Meatloaf

This is our very favorite meatloaf.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb  ground lean pork
• 1⁄2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1  cup hoisin sauce (divided)
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 can  diced water chestnut, drained
• 2  tablespoons  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350degrees F.
2. In medium bowl, combine beef, pork, wheat germ, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, onions, water chestnuts, celery,pepper flakes, basil,garlic, egg, and salt.
3. Mix thoroughly,but lightly.
4. Shape into loaf and place in greased loaf or meat loaf pan.
5. Bake 40 minutes or until center is no longer pink (160F).
6. Combine ketchup and remaining half cup of hoisin sauce; Spoon over top the last 5 minutes of baking.