Smoked Meatloaf

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef

  80/20
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg

  lightly beaten
• 1 small white onion

  peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 cloves garlic

  minced
• 2 strips bacon

  diced
• 1 small jalapeno

  seeded and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

  use less if desired
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

  sub with 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the pellet grill to 275 degrees F.
• 2 Saute onion and diced jalapeno in a medium skillet over medium heat with a
  little oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• 3 Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring often.
• 4 Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• 5 Combine the ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion, bacon, garlic, cheese,
  and jalapeno in a large bowl.
• 6 Place the meatloaf mixture into a 9 x 9 aluminum tray and form into an evenly
  shaped loaf.
• 7 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder and ground nutmeg in a bowl.
• 8 Apply the mixture on the top of the meatloaf.
• 9 Place the pan on the grill or smoker, close the lid and cook for 1 1/2 hours or
  until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature between 160-165 degrees F.
• 10 Remove the smoked meatloaf from the grill, and let it rest for 10 minutes before
  slicing and serving.
• 11 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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