Switching to warmer thoughts, there is a meat cupcake cafe in Chicago called The Meatloaf Bakery. I haven't been there, but I walked by recently and wondered what it was all about. I found more information on Spotted by Locals - most people take their meatloaf "cupcakes" to go, and each is topped with unique "icing." I bet it's mashed potato-based!
Chipotle Quinoa Turkey Meatloaves
Makes 8 small meatloaves.
Meatloaf mixture:
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup dry quinoa
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1 egg
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Chipotle BBQ sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Chipotle BBQ sauce
Chipotle BBQ sauce:
1/2 cup regular ketchup
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 a chipotle pepper {chopped, seeds removed}
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic {chopped}
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic {chopped}
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
How to make the BBQ sauce:
- Whisk together ketchup, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pepper in a small pan. Heat on medium-high until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
How to make the meatloaves:
- Rinse and cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the turkey, cumin, black pepper, and quinoa in a large bowl. Whisk 1 egg separately and add to the turkey mixture. Add the chopped cilantro and BBQ sauce. Mix with your hands to combine, being careful not to overmix.
- Spray or grease 8 muffin cups generously. Fill each cup to the top with the meatloaf mixture. Top each 'muffin' with a few teaspoons of BBQ sauce, evenly spread.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Meatloaves are done when the internal temp reaches 160 degrees, using a meat thermometer.
{Adapted from Rachael Ray's Chipotle BBQ Turkey Mini Meatloaves}
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