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Title: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Smokin Don on July 14, 2013, 02:46:56 AM
July 13 2013

I had mixed kimchi in a beef burger and loved it so my next try with it would be a meatloaf. I searched the net for some ideas on other seasonings to add. I ran across a recipe from ladyandpup.com for a kimchi meatloaf sandwich topped with cheese on some good toasted bread. I decided I wanted to use her recipe. I changed some on her ingredients and the cooking method.

I used 1 ¾ pounds 80-20 ground beef and added a bacon beef burger I had. I had to use fresh baby bella mushrooms, I could not find dried. I chopped and soaked them in half and half. I left out the ginger and the corn starch.  I knew I could not find dashi so used a teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules.

I could not find Korean Gochujang for the glaze so I used Mae Ploy sweet Korean sauce, it was sweet but had a little heat to it.

I made up the meatloaf a few hours early and in the fridge. I think some chill time helps hold it together. I made up the corn casserole then put the glazed meatloaf in the oven at 485 deg. for 11 minutes to start browning and then it went in my Traeger heated to 325 deg. I put the casserole in the smoker too. Total cook time was 1 hour 20 minutes for an IT of 160 deg. for the meatloaf. I brushed on some more of the glaze after 1 hour.

I sliced the meatloaf for two sandwiches, topped with a slice of Swiss cheese and some Mexican blend shredded cheese. I placed under the broiler to melt the cheese, and had the bread toasting in my steel skillet. For me this is easier than browning the whole sandwich and having to flip.

I served the sandwiches with the corn casserole and some marinated tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
For me the sandwich was great. My wife who does not like kimchi even thought it was good.

Link to Meatloaf Recipe http://www.ladyandpups.com/2013/02/11/kimchi-meatloaf-melt-eng/

Corn Recipe:
Don’s Cheesy Squash Tomato Corn Pudding

6 ears fresh corn, boiled, cut from the cob, 3 cups
1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese, use about 2/3
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1 Tbs. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste

Place the 6 ears of corn in salted water & bring to a boil, after 6 min cool down with cold water. Cut kernels from the cob & scrape well.
Mix all the above, except the corn in a bowl. Cream cheese can be a little lumpy. Stir in the corn & set aside.

1 med yellow squash, sliced
Chopped Vidalia onion
Tomatoes sliced

Sauté the yellow squash & onion in a little olive oil, on med hi heat until just soft. Add a little salt & pepper; pour into bottom of casserole dish. Add the corn mixture on top. Slice enough tomatoes to cover the top. Bake in 350 deg oven for 45 min to one hour until set & edges browned. I did mine in my Traeger, at 325 deg for one hour.


Meatloaf ingredients
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Ready to mix
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Chopped Kimchi
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Glaze
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139425_zpsa1ab4c10.jpg)

Meatloaf
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139419_zps3dfd283c.jpg)

Squash and onions for casserole
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139421_zpsbb9e6941.jpg)

Ready to bake
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139426_zps1a18bb44.jpg)

11 minutes in the oven
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139427_zps56c8e612.jpg)

In the smoker
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139428_zps6c8c089b.jpg)

Resting
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139430_zps2f547261.jpg)

My salad
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139431_zps85630e70.jpg)

My Plate
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7139435_zps91222d51.jpg)

Smokin Don
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: IR2dum on July 14, 2013, 02:57:22 AM
SD, that looks delicious. Great cook.
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: fishingbouchman on July 14, 2013, 03:03:32 AM
 :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: sliding_billy on July 14, 2013, 08:01:35 AM
I can't stand kimchi, and I'd still eat that.
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Keymaster on July 14, 2013, 08:15:07 AM
Looks like a Awesome sandwich!!
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: muebe on July 14, 2013, 09:59:55 AM
Don that plated pic looks amazing! That is one fantastic cook!
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Smokin Don on July 14, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
I know I had a lot of photos but forgot to show one of the meatloaf sliced. This is a keeper recipe for me.
SB the kimchi cooked to me comes out with a different taste than eating it cold. If you don't like kimchi I would try chopped up cabbage in place of it. I liked all the other ingredients and I am going to try the glaze sauce on some wings today. Don

Sliced
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_7149437_zps8ddff3fe.jpg)
Title: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: mikecorn.1 on July 14, 2013, 10:28:23 AM
Mi e looking meatloaf. I'll take a slice please.


Mike
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Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Sandman on July 14, 2013, 02:41:15 PM
Don the sample of meatloaf was great! I liked the bit of crunch the kimchi gave it.
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: drholly on July 14, 2013, 10:01:24 PM
Wow - the plated picture is killer. The recipe sounds delicious!
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Sam3 on July 15, 2013, 06:02:06 AM
I LOVE Meatloaf. I need to get the wife to eat more of it.
Great Corn Casserole too Don!!
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Smokin Soon on July 15, 2013, 06:26:08 PM
Wife not to keen on the idea, but here I go!

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/smokinsoon/IMG_00081_zpsa2f406ec.jpg)
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Smokin Soon on July 15, 2013, 10:09:41 PM
Yeah, and I even put more in when she was not looking, and some Korean Red Pepper flakes! Gonna be a real beauty!
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Smokin Soon on July 17, 2013, 08:18:10 PM
Sorry for no after pics, but this was a huge success! I love the flavor Kimche adds to meatloaf! It comes through in a very subtle way. Thanks to Smokin Don for the idea. I'm a big fan of a meatloaf sandwich, so I let it cool and wrap in plastic. The difference in smoke flavor is phenomenal. I used a mix of Lumberjack 100% Hickory and Bear Mtn Mesquite on my 070.
Title: Re: Kimchi Meatloaf Sandwich and Corn Casserole
Post by: Scallywag on July 18, 2013, 10:09:37 AM
How did I miss this post?? Great cook Don!!