Cheddar-Stuffed Jalapeño Meatloaf with Chili Glaze
This slightly spicy, ancho chili-inflected meatloaf incorporates deeply flavorful add-ins—sautéed jalapeños, onions and garlic for flavor; bloomed gelatin, chicken stock, eggs, and ground…
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes or shredded
- For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
For the Glaze: Combine ketchup, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and chili powder in a small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, whisk again and set aside.