Best Smoked Meatloaf Ever, Has So Much Flavor And Cheesy Goodness!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade BBQ sauce can be healthier with less sugar, and ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine 2 lbs ground beef and 2 lbs pork sausage in a mixing bowl.

Season the meat mixture with a dash of seasoning and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.

In a skillet, melt 1 stick of butter and sauté 2 diced red bell peppers, 2 diced yellow bell peppers, 1 large diced onion, and 3 diced jalapeños until softened.

Prepare a sauce by mixing 3/4 cup ketchup, some mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and honey until well blended.

In the mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the meat mixture.

Add 3-4 cups of breadcrumbs and 3 eggs to the meat mixture and mix thoroughly, ensuring it's well combined.

Shape the meat mixture into a large loaf and create a cavity in the center.

Stuff the cavity with cream cheese and top with mozzarella cheese.

Transfer the meatloaf to the smoker and cook until done, checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

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