Smoky Chipotle Meatloaf

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. (1 minute)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Incorporate 1/3 cup of the hickory-flavored barbecue sauce, minced garlic, minced chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, celery salt, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until the mixture is uniformly smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gently mix in the finely chopped onion, dry oatmeal, and ground beef with your hands until everything is evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully pack the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Brush the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 2 tablespoons of hickory-flavored barbecue sauce, creating a flavorful glaze. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. This should take approximately 1 hour. To ensure doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center; it should read at least 160°F (70°C). (60 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more moist and flavorful meatloaf. (10 minutes)