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BEEF 45 MINS + 3-4 HOURS TOTAL

Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf: The Ultimate Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

Say goodbye to dry, boring meatloaf forever. This Smoked Meatloaf recipe takes a classic family favorite and infuses it with deep, wood-fired flavor and a signature tacky BBQ glaze.

Prep
45 Mins
Cook
3-4 Hours

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1
Whisk together ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chipotle powder in a large bowl. Set aside about 1/3 of this mixture for the glaze.
2
Pulse the corn chips in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a separate large bowl.
⏱ 10 mins
3
Add the garlic, onion, ground beef, ground pork, ground turkey, salt, and pepper to the corn chip mixture. Mix well with your hands.
4
Preheat smoker to 275°F.
🔥 275°F
5
Form the meat mixture into a loaf.
6
Wrap in Aluminum Foil and Smoke the meatloaf for 1 hour 30-45 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
🌡 130 °F
7
Cut open any foil and pull it back if using. Brush the reserved glaze over the top.
8
Continue to cook for 1 hour 25-30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
🌡 165 °F
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