
Barbecue Meatloaf
Prep
10 mins
Cook
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
My barbecue meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just ten minutes of prep work. The combination of ground beef and pork keeps it incredibly moist and flavorful, while the tangy barbecue sauce glaze gives it that smoky backyard vibe we all crave. Ground pork is actually a lean protein that pairs beautifully with beef, and it's budget friendly too, making this dish perfect for feeding a family without breaking the bank. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together, then you just pop it in the oven and let it do the work while you relax.
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Ingredients
- ½ kgground beef
- ½ kgground pork
- 237 mlbreadcrumbs
- 237 mlbarbecue sauce
- 11 egg(beaten)
- 11 onion(finely diced)
- 11 green bell pepper(finely diced)
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 tablespoonyellow mustard
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1 tablespoonvinegar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the beef, pork, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to the prepared sheet pan and shape by hand into a loaf, about 8x4 inches.
- 4
Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside 3 tablespoons. Brush the remaining sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- 5
Bake for 1 hour.
- 6
Remove the meatloaf and brush the reserved sauce on top. Bake for 15-20 more minutes.
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