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Honey Chipotle Meatloaf

This Honey Chipotle Meatloaf is perfectly seasoned and coated with a fabulous sweet and spicy glaze. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and comes out so tender, but holds up to slicing without crumbling apart. This easy meatloaf recipe will knock your socks off!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey chipotle meatloaf, meatloaf recipe
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion finely diced or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using your hands, combine all the meatloaf ingredients; mix thoroughly. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf approximately 2 inches high by 4 inches wide, making it as uniform as possible. Smooth the top.
  • Transfer meatloaf to the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 60 minutes; set a timer for 30.
  • While the meatloaf is cooking, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, minced chipotle peppers, and vinegar.
  • When the timer beeps at 30 minutes, generously brush the glaze over the top of the meatloaf. Place back in the oven for another 10 minutes. Repeat the glaze two more times in 10 minute intervals.
  • The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Bake in a loaf pan instead. The meatloaf can be cooked in a loaf pan if preferred, but cooking time will increase closer to 90 minutes, and you won’t be able to glaze the sides.
Use sriracha. The chipotle peppers can be replaced with sriracha, but it will change the flavor and heat a bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg