Best Barbecue Meat Loaf Recipes

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BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I first tasted this recipe when we were dinner guests at the home of some friends. We liked it so much that I took the recipe home-and it's been one of our favorite main dishes ever since!-Kerry Bouchard, Shawmut, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf ingredients. Add half of the sauce to the meat loaf mixture; mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven; drain. Pour remaining sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BARBECUE TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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I have no trouble getting my girls to lend a hand with this turkey loaf. And topping it with my husband's favorite barbecue sauce always gets him to clean his plate! -Robyn Young, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
TOPPING:
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl. Crumble ground turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Pat into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl; spread over tops. , Cover and freeze one meat loaf for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining loaf, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., To use frozen meat loaf: Bake frozen meat loaf as directed, increasing time to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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The addition of honey barbecue sauce creates a sweet, smoky flavor that gives meat loaf a tasty new twist.-Jeff Gill, Valdosta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup honey barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound ground beef
Ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the egg, oats, barbecue sauce, onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Top with ketchup. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEDDAR-TOPPED BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My family loves the bold barbecue flavor of this tender meat loaf. I love that it's such an easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. -David Snodgrass, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large green or sweet red pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut three 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, chopped pepper, onion, soup mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue seasoning and mustard; pour over meat loaf and sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 1358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MEAT LOAF WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Judy Harmon

Categories     Beef     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Meat     Ground Beef     Winter     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Georgia     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean (15% fat) ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1 cup chopped onion
2 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups bottled barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl. Add 3/4 cup barbecue sauce; mix until just blended. Pack mixture into 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Spread remaining 1/2 cup sauce over top. Bake meat loaf until top feels firm and thermometer inserted into center registers 160é, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Slice meat loaf thickly and serve.

BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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Categories     Sauce     Bake     Meat

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 onion, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Form this mixture into a loaf and place it in a shallow pan. Stir together the remaining tomato sauce, the water, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire. Pour this sauce over the meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, basting occasionally with the pan juices.

CHEDDAR-TOPPED BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My family loves the bold barbecue flavor of this tender meat loaf. I love that it's such an easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. -David Snodgrass, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large Nellie's Free Range Eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large sweet red or green pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut three 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, chopped pepper, onion, soup mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 3-4 hours., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue seasoning and mustard; pour over meat loaf and sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

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