SMOKY CHIPOTLE MEATLOAF

Smoky Chipotle Meatloaf image

Provided by Dean Barto

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs
1/3 c hickory flavored barbecue sauce
2 clove garlic, finely minced
2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced
2 Tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle chilies
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, medium chopped
1/2 c oatmeal, uncooked
2 lb lean ground beef
2 Tbsp hickory flavored barbecue sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Sweat onions and garlic in vegetable oil until onions are transparent. Set aside to cool for handling.
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.
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.
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.