Chipotle Meat Loaf

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread

1/2 cup uncooked regular oats

2 cups chopped onion

1/2 cup ketchup, divided

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 1/4 pounds extra-lean ground beef

1/2 pound ground turkey breast

cooking spray

2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/4 cup. Combine breadcrumbs and oats; set aside.
3. Combine onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl; crumble beef and turkey over onion mixture. Add breadcrumb mixture, and stir until blended.
4. Press mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine 1/4 cup ketchup and chipotle pepper; spread over top of loaf. Bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center of loaf registers 160°. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com