World's Greatest Meatloaf Recipe + the Best Leftover Ideas | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

Start with 1 pound of ground pork and add American style Kobe beef.

Add 7 ounces of diced green chilies to the mixture.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Add 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs and 2 eggs.

Mix the ingredients using your hands until well combined.

Open a package of fajita seasoning and add it to the mixture, about 1 to 1.5 ounces.

Shape the mixture into a meatloaf without using a mold to allow smoke to circulate.

Preheat the smoker to 250°F and place the meatloaf directly on the grates using a pizza peel.

Prepare a sauce by mixing 1.5 cups of ketchup, 0.5 cup of apricot jam, and 2-3 tablespoons of diced chipotle peppers.

After about 30 minutes of smoking, insert a probe thermometer into the meatloaf to monitor the internal temperature, aiming for 155°F.

Baste the meatloaf with the sauce after it has been cooking for about 30 minutes.

Continue smoking the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F, which may take 1.5 to 2 hours total.

Once done, carefully remove the meatloaf from the smoker, being cautious of it sticking to the grates.

Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.

Prepare a sandwich by buttering one side of two pieces of bread and toasting them until golden brown.

Cut slices of the meatloaf carefully and place them on the toasted bread.

Add arugula dressed with avocado oil to the sandwich, along with provolone cheese and additional sauce.

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