Chipotle Meat Loaf Recipe - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 05:12 PM

Chipotle Meat Loaf Recipe
Source: © Cooking Light Magazine

6 servings (serving size: 1 slice)

With the addition of the chipotles, cumin, and cilantro, this meat loaf has a very fresh, slightly smoky, and moderately spicy flavor.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

For the Meat Loaf:

One (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup regular oats

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 large egg whites

1 pound ground turkey

1 pound ground turkey breast

Cooking spray

For the Topping:

1/4 cup tomato sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

FOR THE MEAT LOAF:
Remove 1 chipotle chile and 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can; reserve remaining chiles and sauce for another use. Chop chile. Combine chile, adobo sauce, onion, and next 14 ingredients (through ground turkey breast) in a large bowl, stirring to combine. Place turkey mixture in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

FOR THE TOPPING:
Combine 1/4 cup tomato sauce, ketchup, and hot sauce in a small bowl; brush mixture evenly over meat loaf. Cover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 160 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe reprinted by permission of © Cooking Light Magazine. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts

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6 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
Facts per Serving

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Calories: 239 Fat, Total: 7g Carbohydrates, Total: 8g
Cholesterol: 94mg Sodium: 753mg Protein: 36g
Fiber: 1g % Cal. from Fat: 26% % Cal. from Carbs: 13%

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Duckie · 01-22-2008, 05:24 PM

Sounds yummy. Good to see you posting my dear.

MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Hi Michelle, stumbled across this recipe so I thought I would share. Work remains unbelievably busy. Right now I'm attempting to function after a really long 16 hour shift through the night. I can't stand the night shift. I don't know how you do it Michelle. I'm too pooped to do much of anything today!

VanessaSFL · 01-22-2008, 05:31 PM

Screw the meat loaf!!!!

Good to see your name Beth, I had to do a double take.

Love Ya!!

Duckie · 01-22-2008, 05:39 PM

I do it cuz I hate mornings! lol

MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

Screw the meat loaf!!!!

Good to see your name Beth, I had to do a double take.

Love Ya!!

awwww, thanks Van. *hugs* You hanging in there classy lady? I've thought about you often.

MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duckie

I do it cuz I hate mornings! lol

*L* Well I hate mornings too Michelle. That's why I work evenings.

fisher1000 · 01-22-2008, 06:22 PM

I concur...nice to see you here...AND the recipe!

Sorry things are so hairy now...hopefully they'll calm down soon!

-Mike

MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fisher1000

I concur...nice to see you here...AND the recipe!

Sorry things are so hairy now...hopefully they'll calm down soon!

-Mike

Thanks Mike...and the recipe was just for you.

I promised you that if I found something special I would post it for ya. So here it is!

Gwen · 01-23-2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

Screw the meat loaf!!!!

Good to see your name Beth, I had to do a double take.

Love Ya!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fisher1000

I concur...nice to see you here...AND the recipe!

Sorry things are so hairy now...hopefully they'll calm down soon!

-Mike

Ditto - Ditto

PS: and I'll give the meat loaf a go

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