5.0 from 6 votes
BBQ Meatloaf
Tender and juicy, this barbecue meatloaf recipe is an easy dinner with plenty of sweet, savory, and zesty flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's brand)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lbs. ground beef or meatloaf mix (a combination of ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal)
- 1 cup day-old stale cornbread crumbs (or other breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs)
- 1 small onion, grated or very finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons total)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside (or grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan if you prefer). In a small bowl, stir together the bbq sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine the ground beef, cornbread crumbs, onion, eggs, parsley, Dijon, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, and ½ cup of the bbq sauce mixture. Be careful not to mash or over-mix or the meatloaf will be dense or mushy.
- On the prepared baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf (or pat the meat into the greased loaf pan). Spread the remaining bbq sauce mixture on top.
- Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is 160°F and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meatloaf, will prevent the top from cracking.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Stale cornbread crumbs act as a flavorful binder that keeps the meatloaf moist. You can use other fresh bread crumbs, oatmeal, or cracker crumbs (like saltines) if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
1499mg
(62%)
Potassium
730mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1499mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.