Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 6 ounces barbecue-flavored corn chips, finely ground (about 3 cups)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Soak hickory or apple wood chips in water for at least 1 hour, then drain.
- 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.
- Pulse the corn chips in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a separate large bowl.
- Add the ketchup mixture (except the portion set aside) and eggs to the ground corn chips. Stir to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to soften the chips.
- Add the garlic, onion, ground beef, ground pork, ground turkey, salt, and pepper to the corn chip mixture. Mix well with your hands.
- Prepare your smoker for 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Set up a drip pan.
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf.
- Smoke the meatloaf for 1 hour 30-45 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
- Cut open any foil and pull it back if using. Brush the reserved glaze over the top.
- Continue to cook for 1 hour 25-30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.