Reviewed: May 11, 2009

a sweet not savory version of this would be good, such as a banana bread pudding stle dish.

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Jacob & Adrian's Mommy

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2009

I used Veggie Patty mix rather than actual beef, and copious amounts of ginger and garlic. So, I guess what I made was actually nothing like this recipe, but it served as an excellent guide for a vegan loaf.

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stroshimi

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Reviewed: May 22, 2008

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a while and I finally did! Husband and I loved how the meatloaf turned out. The banana flavor was very subtle, and if I didn’t know to look for it I don’t think I could have guessed what it was. It was very moist and tender. The banana was mashed really well into a really consistent texture, so it was very evenly distributed. Also, I added more onion than called for (I used half of a small onion) and that likely masked the banana flavor as well. Used rice instead of bread crumbs; just a personal preference. As per suggestions of others, I went all out and called in a Jamaican meal: served the banana meatloaf with Jamaican Coleslaw and a tropical mango salad. We will definitely make this again, maybe even make it into the standard meatloaf recipe.

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Yumsalot

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2007

Traditional, it is not. But it absolutely fits the bill for an unusually good meal for those with a sense of adventure. I took the hint from other reviewers who said the style of food is Caribe and went with it. Rather than regular bread, I used cinnamon raisin bread in the meatloaf. As a side dish, I served mashed sweet potatoes with pinch of cinammon and brown sugar and an array of fruits like pomegranate, mango, and asian pear. There was no need to add egg, milk, or butter to any part of the meal. Fun, different, highly recommended.

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KAREN WANG

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2007

A very interesting alternative to regular Meatloaf! Sometimes we see bananas as simple dessert fare but many cultures use bananas or plantains in their day-to-day meal preparations.I found the bananas lended themselves well with the mustard and spices.

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Valeen

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2007

As soon as I saw this recipe, I had to try it. It was deliciously fun to include banana in the meatloaf mix and I was secretly hoping for a cooking masterpiece. Alas, it was just OK. Good consistency, interesting flavor, but nothing really special about it so back to traditional meatloaf I go.

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Suzanne

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2007

I really liked this meatloaf! It was very tasty and I thought the flavors complimented each other quite well.

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Seahawk07

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Reviewed: May 18, 2006

When I was looking for a new meatloaf recipe, this screamed at me to try it. I always read the reviews to see what other people thought of the recipe or did differently. Even though some thought this was an awful recipe I still had to try it. First time I made it I used half of the banana called for and made it with ground beef it was ok but I decided to give it another try with the full amount of banana and instead make it with ground turkey. THIS WAS WONDERFUL!!! It is definitely better with the turkey and lower in fat. Thanks for this recipe I will be making this again and again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2006

I used 1/2 cup bananas and it was still a dominant smell & flavor. Most people who sampled some politely said "That's different." Not bad, but not "two great tastes that taste great together", either.

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2005

This was unusual, with the banana taste, but very moist, and quite good. I will definately try making it again, with, perhaps, half the amount of banana in the recipe.

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Cyndy

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2005

I decided to give this recipe a shot because it sounded interesting enough. My husband and I both felt a little sick afterward, and he still teases me about trying it!

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Catherine H.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2005

This was an outstanding recipe, the banana put the right amount of moisture and sweetness into the meatloaf. I used a banana that was turning brown.

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2004

Don't let it set too long, it burned very easily on me. I will be making this dish again.

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Amy Blain

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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2004

I tried this recipe because I was intrigued by the combination of ingredients. Needless to say, no one in my house could finish it. It had the oddest taste to it and the banana was strangely overpowering.

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2004

Well, let me tell you a story. I was feeling a little intrigued by this rather interesting mixture of foods. So I decided to give it a go. I actually used less banana than the recipe called for yet the flavour was absolutely disgusting. I can tell you I will NEVER attempt it again. I ended up giving it to the dog and even she turned her nose up. Banana and ground beef simply do not work together.

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2003

The kids loved this recipe. It was super moist, and stuck together well. I suggest you watch how many bananas you use, I've made this a few times and once used too many and that's all you could taste.

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2003

i'm sorry i tried to not tell anyone there was nothing in it but first taste they new and not one coulf finish it including me i did give it a try but this not for meat it meat and bananas are bananas the don't go together

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2003

Great idea! The naysayers have never had Carib food. Grew up in Jamaica, so I thought this was great! I served it with a little papaya chutney on the side. Update: I made this again tonight and omited the seasoning, and added allspice, a bit of thyme, a couple of shakes of Pickapeppa, and topped it with sweet catsup. Oh, and used turkey meat. Hubby liked it better this way.

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MADGECKO13

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2003

This was pretty good! I'm impressed! I thought it was a little weird, so I figured I'd give it a try. Because I didn't have any bananas, I used a pretty ripe plantain.

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Reviewed: May 9, 2003

I don't understand why people are so amazed about banana and beef combination. You have to try before telling judging. This meatloaf has a very lightly sweet touch, but the texture is not my favourite kind: I rather like meatloaves made out of oats than bread crumbs. I will try it again my way, with oats instead of bread and with a little more banana.

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