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Mole-Spiced Smoked Meatloaf with Roasted Plantains

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Rett Main Course
Kategori Mexican
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ripe but firm plantains, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat a smoker to 250°F. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with foil for the plantains.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, tomato paste, cocoa powder, ancho chile powder, cinnamon, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, taking care not to pack the meat too tightly.
  • Shape the mixture into a compact loaf and place it on a smoker-safe rack or a foil-lined pan. Set it in the smoker and cook until the center reaches 160°F, checking with an instant-read thermometer.
  • While the meatloaf smokes, toss the plantain slices with the olive oil. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • When the meatloaf is nearly done, roast the plantains in a 425°F oven for about 20 minutes, turning them once, until tender and browned at the edges.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle the roasted plantains with the chopped cilantro and serve them alongside the meatloaf.

merknader

Use plantains with mostly yellow skins and a few dark spots so they roast sweetly while holding their shape. If the meatloaf finishes before the plantains, loosely cover it while they brown, then slice just before serving to keep the pieces moist.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Smoker, Instant-Read Thermometer, Mixing Bowl, Rimmed Baking Sheet, Oven