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Smoked Meatloaf
Juicy, succulent meatloaf smoked to perfection and glazed with BBQ sauce.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef lean
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage removed from casings
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups onion minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms finely diced
- 2 talks celery finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 lices white bread crust removed
- 1/3 cup milk whole milk recommended
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp ancho chile powder or regular chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce I use Duff's BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, celery and bell pepper. Cook, frequently stirring, until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Break the bread into small pieces, sprinkle milk over the bread and add to the vegetables. Add the beef, Italian sausage, eggs, salt, peppers, ancho chile, and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture onto a 7" x 15" cedar plank and shape into a rounded log about 2" thick.
- Smoke over indirect heat at 250F - 275F for about 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the internal temperature registers 160F. Glaze with the remaining BBQ sauce and smoke for additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the smoker, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
889mg
(37%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
339IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 339IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.