Chipotle Meatloaf

Chipotle Meatloaf Roughly Based on a Recipe from Parish Café, Boston MA.

Serves 4

Olive oil

2 lb minced buffalo meat - or - 2 lb any combo ground meat you want

1/3 c ketchup - or - left over tomato sauce - or - harissa - or - garlic chili paste

1 egg

1 t kosher salt

1 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup oatmeal

1 T canned chipotle peppers en adobo, chopped (or more)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2T grated romano cheese (or any sharp cheese)

1. Set oven at 375F.

Lightly oil a 9X5X3" loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, combine the minced meat, ketchup, egg, salt, pepper, oatmeal, chipotle peppers and their sauce, garlic, and cheese. Mix well with your impeccably clean hands just until all is combined.

3. Press the mixture into the loaf pan and cover with foil. Set the loaf on a rimmed baking sheet. Glaze top with anything you want...

4. Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes or until browned.

5. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.