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Spinach-Artichoke Cream Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup chopped artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted. Transfer it to a plate and let it cool. Squeeze out excess moisture, then chop it finely.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, chopped spinach, and artichoke hearts until evenly combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
  • Lay a large piece of parchment paper on the counter. Pat the meat mixture into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture down the center, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Use the parchment to help fold the meat over the filling. Pinch the seam and both ends closed, then shape the loaf with the seam underneath. Check for gaps so the filling is enclosed.
  • Heat a smoker to 250°F. Place the meatloaf on a sheet of foil or in a smoker-safe pan. Smoke until the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2½ to 3 hours depending on the loaf’s thickness.
  • Brush the barbecue sauce over the top during the last 20 minutes of smoking. Remove the meatloaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

merknader

Drain the artichokes well and squeeze the cooked spinach dry to help keep the filling from making the loaf watery. If the filling softens while you shape the meatloaf, chill it briefly so it is easier to enclose.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Skillet, Mixing Bowls, Parchment Paper, Smoker, Instant-Read Thermometer