GRILLED MEAT LOAF

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Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and "bake" them on a grill. Ketchup brushed over the meat lends a little sweetness to each slice. -Catherine Carpenter, Barnesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves. Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil in center of grill. Place meat loaves on foil (do not seal foil)., Prepare grill for indirect heat; grill meat, covered, over indirect medium heat for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Brush tops with additional ketchup if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.