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Meatloaf Shots

Meatloaf Shots are a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf and mashed potatoes dinner. Potatoes are filled with delicious meatloaf and then grilled to perfection with hardwood smoke for a hearty meal or fun appetizer. 

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Love Meatloaf? Try this Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf or our Grilled BBQ Meatloaf for a family favorite comfort food meal this week. 

meatloaf stuffed potato on a plate

What are meatloaf shots?

Inspired by the pig shots appetizers, we made hollowed out potatoes and filled them with ground beef meatloaf mixture and grilled them. Hearty enough for a main course or serve as a fun appetizer.

Ingredients for Meatloaf Shots:

  • Russet Potatoes – medium to small size
  • Ground Beef – We used 70/30
  • Diced Onions
  • Large Eggs
  • Steak Rub: Brown Sugar, Granulated Garlic, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika
  • Olive Oil

potatoes stuffed with meatloaf on a white platter

Hot to Make Meatloaf Shots:

  • Scrub potatoes and place in a pan and cover with cold water. 
  • Parboil potatoes, by bringing to a boil and cooking about 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and cool slightly. 

russet potatoes, ends cut off

  • Cut the ends off of the potatoes, about 1 1/2 inches off of each end.

Cutting potatoes to create tubes for meatloaf filling

  • Using a small knife, cut the center of the potatoes out, creating a tube.

potatoes with centers cut out and ends removed

  • Set aside and reserve the discarded ends and center of potatoes to make hash browns or add to soup.

ground beef meatloaf mixture

  • Mix up the meatloaf. Add ground beef, eggs and steak rub to a large bowl.  Mix together with your hands or with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. 

stuffing meatloaf into potato rounds

  • Stuff the meatloaf mixture into the potatoes, filling top to bottom and rounded up a bit on the top. 

potatoes stuffed with meatloaf, sprayed with olive oil ready to grill

  • Spray the outsides of potatoes with olive oil. Place on a grill pan. 

grilling meatloaf shots on a grill pan

  • Cook over indirect fire on a 350° grill with the lid closed for about 35 – 40 minutes.

grilling meatloaf and stuffed potatoes - smoky

  • Check internal temperature of meatloaf, cooking until it reaches 165°. 

ground beef meatloaf stuffed potato shots on a white platter

  • Remove from grill and serve immediately.

meatloaf potato shot with bowl of mustard

  • Serve with BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard if desired. 

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover meatloaf shots in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. 

Reheat in a 350° oven for about 12 – 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 350° for about 4- 5 minutes.

More Ground Beef Grilling Recipes You Will Love:

potato stuffed with meatloaf served on an appetizer plate with mustard

If you are looking for a great ground beef recipe to change up the dinner menu, give these Meatloaf Shots a try. A quick and easy meal on the grill that everyone is sure to love.

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Meatloaf Shots

Meatloaf Shots are a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf and mashed potatoes dinner. Potatoes are filled with delicious meatloaf and then grilled to perfection with hardwood smoke for a hearty meal or fun appetizer. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled appetizers, grilled ground beef recipes, grilled meatloaf and potatoes, meatball stuffed potatoes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 523kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 5 medium size russet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef 70/30
  • ¾ cup diced onion
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup steak rub
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
  • Scrub potatoes and place in a pan, cover with cold water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
  • Cut about 1 - 2 inches off of each end. Cut the center of each potato out leaving a tube shape.
  • Mix the ground beef, onion, eggs and steak rub together in a bowl using your hands or a wooden spoon.
  • Stuff the meatloaf mixture into the potatoes rounding at the top.
  • Spray or brush potatoes with olive oil, coating the entire outside.
  • Place on a grill pan and place over indirect fire.
  • Cook with the grill closed for about 35- 40 minutes or until meatloaf mixture reaches 165°, checking with a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like barbecue sauce or honey mustard.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350° oven for about 12- 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 350° for about 5- 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

 

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  1. These are such a perfect idea for parties! And they’re really delicious, will definitely be making again and again!