Chicken Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf)
This Chicken Embutido is a flavorful Filipino-style meatloaf that’s packed with savory goodness! Filled with colorful veggies, raisins, cheese, and even Vienna sausage, this dish is perfect for any occasion and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're prepping for a family gathering, holiday feast, or just looking for a hearty weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy every craving.
Servings: 8 large rolls
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds ground chicken or ground pork
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 1 green bell pepper minced
- 1 onion minced
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup tomato sauce/ catsup
- 1 cup small boxes raisins
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 cups bread crumbs plain
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup carrots minced
- 6 pieces hard-boiled eggs quartered lengthwise
- 1 can vienna sausage sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, red and green bell peppers, onion, eggs, tomato sauce or ketchup, raisins, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, pickle relish, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.4 pounds ground chicken, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 onion, 3 eggs, ¼ cup tomato sauce/ catsup, 1 cup small boxes raisins, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 2 cups bread crumbs, ¼ cup pickle relish, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup carrots
- Assemble the embutido: Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil and spread the meat mixture onto it (about 2 cups), forming a flat rectangular shape. Place Vienna sausages and hard-boiled eggs along the center.
- Roll it up: Carefully roll the meat mixture using the foil, making sure the sausages and eggs stay in the center. Twist the ends of the foil to secure the embutido.6 pieces hard-boiled eggs, 1 can vienna sausage
- Steam or bake the embutido: Steam or bake the wrapped embutido until cooked through. If baking, use a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooking time is approximately 1 hour.
- Optional step – Pan-fry: If desired, you can remove the foil and pan-fry the embutido in a bit of oil until golden brown on the outside.
- Slice and serve: Allow the embutido to cool slightly before slicing. Serve with rice, bread, or as desired!
Notes
The calorie count provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 15.3g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 2294mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg
