Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Chili Chipotle Glazed Meatloaf

Printable Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes 
Baking time: 1 hour or so (internal temperature 160F/70C)

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
2.2 lb/1 kg lean ground beef (preferably chuck)
1/2 cup bread crumbs ( I prefer Panko)
2 large eggs, beaten
Glaze:
1/2 cup sweet American style chili sauce (I like Heinz)
2 tbsp smoky chipotle salsa (my choice is President's Choice)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325F/160C

2. In a medium skillet, over medium  heat, saute the onions, thyme salt and pepper in olive oil until onions are translucent and soft (8-10 minutes).  Stir a few times.   Remove from heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, broth and tomato paste and stir.  All ow to cool slightly (5 minutes).

3.  In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion mixture, bread crumbs and eggs.  Mix lightly with a fork.  Gently shape into a rectangle and place in a loaf pan .  Do not press too firmly or the meatloaf will be particularly dense.  

4. In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce and salsa and spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf

5..Bake for 1 hour or so (until the meatloaf is cooked through.  The internal temperature should be 160F/70C)

Serve hot with a side of sweet potatoes and your favorite green vegetables - asparagus, Brussels sprouts or sauteed beet greens are my favorites depending on the season.

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