BBQ Meatloaf
This BBQ meatloaf is moist, flavorful, and loaded with aroma, making it the perfect centerpiece for your family dinner or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal flavor and moisture)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for glazing)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for added flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and eggs. Pour this mixture into the meat mixture and stir gently.
- Sprinkle in the dried parsley, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently until incorporated.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, shape it into a loaf, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve with your favorite sides, drizzled with more BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For best results, choose a ground beef mixture with some fat, avoid overmixing, and let the meatloaf rest after baking for juiciness.