Taco Meatloaf With Chipotle and Cheddar

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees.  Line a loaf pan with foil to make it easy to remove the meatloaf and for easy clean up.

Step 2

In a mini food processor, add ¼ cup ketchup and the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.  Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Next, add the egg to the mini processor and pulse until blended/combined.

Step 4

To a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, ketchup/chipotle mixture, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.

Step 5

Mix to combine.  Note: it will seem a bit wet, but that is just right.

Step 6

Transfer the meatloaf mix to the loaf pan lined with foil.  Form it into a loaf shape.  Then top with the remaining ⅓ cup ketchup.

Step 7

Bake for 45 minutes uncovered.  That’s it!  When you take it out, let it rest for 5-10 minutes until the juices soak back into the meat.

Step 8

Slice, serve, Enjoy!