Farmboy's Famous Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey sausage reduces fat while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while Monterey Jack is typically cheaper.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika maintains flavor with fewer calories, and sweet paprika is often more affordable.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is usually less expensive.

Preheat smoker to 250°F (120°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef and chorizo until well mixed.

Add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño to the meat mixture.

Crack in the egg and add bread crumbs, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a smoker-safe tray.

Brush the top with tomato sauce and drizzle with lime juice and Worcestershire sauce.

Transfer the tray to the smoker and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

During the last 15 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top to melt.

Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve warm with additional tomato sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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