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Mesquite Smoked Chipotle Mini Meatloaves with Black Bean Corn Salad

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup ketchup, divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Mesquite wood chips, for smoking
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Add mesquite wood chips according to the smoker’s instructions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, yellow onion, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and ¼ cup of the ketchup. Mix gently until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Shape each into a small loaf, about 1 inch thick, and place them on a smoker-safe tray or rack.
  • Stir the brown sugar into the remaining ¼ cup ketchup. Brush the mixture over the tops of the meatloaves.
  • Smoke the meatloaves until the centers reach 160°F, about 1½ to 2 hours depending on their thickness and the smoker. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • While the meatloaves smoke, make the salad. In a bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Add the lime juice and olive oil, then toss gently.
  • Serve each meatloaf with a portion of black bean corn salad.

merknader

Keep the loaves about the same size so they finish cooking at the same time, and check the temperature in the center of one loaf. For a milder chipotle flavor, use 1 tablespoon of the minced peppers. The salad can be mixed while the meatloaves smoke, then chilled until serving.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Smoker-Safe Tray or Rack, Mixing Bowl, Instant-Read Thermometer