Spicy Meatloaf With Chipotle Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ounce dried chipotle chile, stemmed
2 ripe italian roma tomatoes, cored
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 1/4 lbs ground pork
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, beaten to blend

Preparation

Combine chipotles, tomatoes, garlic and water in medium saucepan.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 20 minutes.
Let Cool.
Transfer to food processor.
Puree until smooth and strain.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and celery and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add cumin and nutmeg and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer to large bowl to cool.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Add beef, pork, bread crumbs and salt to onion mixture.
Add 1/2 cup chipotle sauce.
Mix until well blended.
Add eggs and mix well.
Press mixture into 9 x 5inch loaf pan. Brush top with some of remaining chipotle sauce.
Bake meatloaf until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees F, about 1 hour.
Transfer to rack to cool slightly.
Drain off any oil.
Turn meatloaf out onto platter.
Serve with remaining salsa.