Carne Afanada is the Colombian version of meatloaf and the perfect dish for any weeknight meal.
I receive many emails from readers asking me when I will be posting various Colombian recipes. Lately, Carne Afanada is one of the most requested recipes and it is the Colombian version of meatloaf. This dish is comforting and full of flavor.
After asking some friends and family about this carne afanada recipe, I learned that this dish is popular in the El Valle department of Colombia. It is traditionally made with ground beef and cooked on top of the stove, but I put my own twist on the dish and added some ground pork and I started cooking the meatloaf on the stove but finished cooking it in the oven. It is a delicious Colombian dish.
Ingredients You"ll Need to Make this Recipe
The hogao or Colombian style creole sauce made with onions and tomato. It gives this meatloaf a wonderful flavor.
Meat: I like to use a mixture of ground beef and pork for my recipe, but feel free to use just beef if you prefer.
Eggs: They will help to bind the meatloaf.
Flour: Use all purpose flour
Spices: Cumin, salt and pepper.
Bread Crumbs: You can use your favorite brand.
How to Make Carne Afanada
- To make the meatloaf: In a large bowl mix the ground beef, ground pork, hogao, bread crumbs, flour, whisked eggs, salt, ground cumin and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Form a meatloaf and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ovenproof saucepan and add the sauce ingredients. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. Add the meatloaf to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F.
- Transfer the sauce pan with the meatloaf to the oven and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with white rice or vegetables on the side.
Tips to Make and Serve this Recipe
Don't overmix the meat mixture, because the meatloaf will be tough.
Let the meatloaf rest after cooking for about 10 minutes, before slicing.
Leftover meatloaf can be refrigerated in an airtight container wrap for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
This dish can be eaten with your choice of favorite side dishes. Some of my favorite are rice, mashed potatoes and fried plantain.
Carne Afanada Recipe(Colombian Meatloaf)
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 2 beaten eggs
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspooon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup hogao
Instructions
- To make the meatloaf: In a large bowl mix the ground beef, ground pork, hogao, bread crumbs, flour, whisked eggs, salt, ground cumin and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Form a meatloaf and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ovenproof saucepan and add the sauce ingredients. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. Add the meatloaf to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F.
- Transfer the sauce pan with the meatloaf to the oven and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with white rice or vegetables on the side.
Elizabeth
I have a question about the sauce. It looks like we’re adding the sauce to the meatloaf mixture, and then making sauce for the meatloaf to sit it. Is this the same sauce? Could you help clarify how much of the sauce is mixed into the meatloaf and how much goes on the stovetop for tho be used to set the meatloaf in? Thank you!
Anna
Looks like a great recipe. I am going to make this tomorrow. About how much oil do you put into the pan with the hogao?
Erica
Thank you everyone for the comments!
Dawna
This looks lovely - I'm always on the lookout for interesting recipes that use ground meats, and this one looks to be right up my alley!
Chris
I am looking forward to trying the Columbian recipes in the new book Planet Barbecue! I don't think they have this one but I know I'd love this, especially as leftovers on a sandwich. Yum!
Oysterculture
I have not had meatloaf in so long, but this recipe sounds delicious - that hogao sounds like it makes the dish - so tasty!
MaryMoh
That looks delicious...mmm.