Meat Sandwich Bun is a traditional cuisine in Shaanxi Province, China, and a very popular fast food nowadays. It consists of grilled meat, green onions, cakes and other ingredients, with a crispy and delicious taste, loved by the majority of diners. However, the calorie and nutrient content of meat loaf is highly questionable. So, how many calories are in meat loaf? And what is its nutritional composition? Here we will come together to understand.

Calories of meat loaf

The calories of meat loaf mainly come from the cake and grilled meat. An average meat loaf has about 400-500 calories. This number goes even higher if you add other toppings such as vegetables and sauces. Therefore, if you are on a diet or controlling your calorie intake, meat loaf is not an ideal choice.

Nutrition Facts of Meat Loaf

The nutrients in a meat loaf come mainly from the loaf and the grilled meat. A serving of meat loaf contains about 20 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat and 50 grams of carbohydrates. In addition, meat buns also contain some vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and zinc. However, since meat loaf is high in calories, it is not an ideal source of nutrition.

How to Make Meat Loaf

The process of making meat loaf is divided into two parts: roasting the meat and making the loaf. Let's learn how to make meat loaf together.

How to make roast pork

1. Prepare the pork and cut it into thin slices.

2. Put the sliced meat into a bowl, add appropriate amount of salt, ginger, scallion, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, pepper powder and other seasonings, marinate for more than 30 minutes.

3. Place the marinated meat slices evenly on a baking sheet, place in the preheated oven, and bake for about 15 minutes or until the meat is browned.

4. Remove the meat from the grill, cut into small pieces and set aside.

How to make patties

1. Prepare flour, yeast, salt and water.

2. Mix the flour, yeast, salt and water together and knead the dough.

3. Divide the kneaded dough into small pieces and roll them into circles.

4. Place the rolled rounds of dough on a baking sheet, place in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, until the cakes are browned.

5. Take out the baked patties, cut one side and add roasted meat slices, green onions, sauce and other ingredients to make meat buns.