Halal Twist by Hasan
This halal Big Mac meatloaf is a juicy, flavorful twist on the classic, made with halal ground beef and simple ingredients. Perfect for family dinners and ready in just 1 hour!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Made with halal-certified ground beef, ensuring proper slaughter and processing.
- All other ingredients are naturally halal, including eggs, crackers, and vegetables.
- No alcohol or pork products are used in this recipe.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Cheese rennet
What to watch for: Some cheddar cheeses may use animal-derived rennet, which could be non-halal.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified cheese or cheese made with microbial/vegetable rennet.
Find halal cheddar cheese on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ground beef | halal | Ensure halal-certified |
| eggs | halal | Naturally halal |
| cracker | halal | Check for non-halal additives |
| thousand island dressing | questionable | Check label for alcohol/gelatin |
| pickle | halal | Naturally halal |
| onion | halal | Naturally halal |
| salt and pepper | halal | Naturally halal |
| cheddar cheese | questionable | Check for halal certification or microbial rennet |
What You’ll Need
- 2 lbs halal ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed crackers (check for halal status)
- 1/2 cup thousand island dressing (halal-certified)
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded halal cheddar cheese
Let’s Cook
- Combine all ingredients except for cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Take approximately 1/2 of the meat mixture and flatten it out on a sheet of wax paper.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the flattened meat.
- Take one end of the meat and roll to the other end like a jelly roll.
- Place in a cake pan or loaf pan.
- Repeat with the remaining 1/2 of the meat mixture.
- If desired, crush a few crackers, mix with salad dressing and a bit of cheese, and spread it on top of the meatloaves for a crust.
- Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- For extra juiciness, don’t overmix the meat—just combine until ingredients are incorporated.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Meatloaf Pan
Perfect for even cooking and easy cleanup.
great for family dinnersMixing Bowls
Essential for combining ingredients thoroughly.
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