Glazed Chipotle Meatloaf Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 -
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Glazed Chipotle Meatloaf Recipe
Description
This meatloaf starts by sautéing diced onion and garlic in butter until soft and lightly browned, adding a rich base flavor. Soaked bread crumbs in milk are mixed with ground beef, shredded pepper jack cheese, minced chipotle peppers, fresh cilantro, and spices including chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. A beaten egg binds the ingredients.
Shaped into a loaf and placed in a greased pan, the meatloaf is slathered with a glaze of ketchup mixed with chipotle adobo sauce and brown sugar to add sweetness and a smoky, spicy finish. It is baked at 350°F for 60 to 90 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 155°F and allowed to rest before serving.
The combination of creamy pepper jack and smoky chipotle peppers creates a layered spicy flavor throughout the meatloaf, and the glaze enhances the heat with a balanced sweetness. The recipe also includes slow cooker instructions not fully provided, indicating alternative cooking methods may be possible.
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup bread finely diced slices
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 lbs ground beef I use ground chuck 80/20 or 85/15
- 2/3 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2 Tbsp cilantro fresh, minced
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
CHIPOTLE KETCHUP SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2-3 Tbsp adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
- 2 -3 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Add butter to small skillet and melt over MED heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until soft and slightly browned on the edges, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Add diced bread pieces and milk to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add beef, cheese, cilantro, minced chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, beaten egg and cooked onion mixture. Mix together until just combined.
- Lightly spray a meatloaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pat meatloaf into prepared pan.
- Combine sauce ingredients in small bowl. Slather about half the sauce on the top of meatloaf, and bake for 60-90 minutes, until meatloaf is about 150-155 F degrees. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Use the remaining half of the sauce to spoon over the top or dip the meatloaf in as you eat :)
SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
- Complete steps 1-2 as written above. Line a 4 quart or larger slow cooker with aluminum foil or parchment paper with holes poked into it every 1-2 inches (to drain the grease after cooking). Shape meatloaf into a loaf shape and place on foil/parchment paper.
- Top with half the sauce, cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, until meatloaf is 150-155 F degrees. Carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker, letting grease drain through the holes. If desired, place on baking sheet and broil a few minutes, until sauce is sticky. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Browning the onions and garlic before mixing intensifies their flavor and softens their texture.
- Ensure meatloaf cooks to an internal temperature between 150-155°F; let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Use fresh cilantro for the best herbal brightness, and mince chipotle peppers finely to distribute heat evenly.
- The chipotle ketchup glaze adds a sweet, smoky layer and can be applied in two stages during baking for maximum flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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