smoky chipotle meatloaf

(2 RATINGS)
60 Pinches
Phoenix, AZ
Updated on Mar 29, 2011

Found a version of this recipe elsewhere, and have made it several times, tweaking it each time. Finally have it the way I like it. And, the last time I made it, I made an easy mushroom gravy for it, and served mashed potatoes and green beans.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 - chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle chilies
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium onion, medium chopped
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal, uncooked
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons hickory flavored barbecue sauce

How To Make smoky chipotle meatloaf

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Sweat onions and garlic in vegetable oil until onions are transparent. Set aside to cool for handling.
  • Step 3
    Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth., then whisk in 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, tomato paste, kosher salt, black pepper, celery salt, cumin and worcestershire sauce until evenly smooth.
  • Step 4
    Mix in the onion, oatmeal and ground beef with your hands until evenly blended. Pack the mixture into the prepared pan. Brush the top of the meatloaf with 2 more tablespoons of barbecue sauce.
  • Step 5
    Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160º F.

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