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Cajun Smoked Turkey Meatloaf with Jalapeño Dirty Rice

Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the smoker to 275°F. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, half of the diced onion, half of the bell pepper, half of the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix gently until combined.
  • Shape the mixture into a compact loaf and place it in a small foil pan or on a piece of foil with the edges turned up. Set it in the smoker and cook until the center reaches 165°F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Let the meatloaf rest while the rice finishes.
  • While the meatloaf smokes, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and bell pepper, the remaining garlic, and the diced jalapeño. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until softened.
  • Stir in the rice and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the parsley. Slice the rested meatloaf and serve it over the jalapeño dirty rice.

merknader

For a milder rice, remove the jalapeño seeds before dicing; keep them in for more heat. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the meatloaf’s center, since the cooking time can vary with the smoker and loaf shape. If the rice finishes before the meatloaf, keep it covered off the heat until ready to serve.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Large Mixing Bowl, Small Foil Pan, Medium Saucepan, Instant-Read Thermometer