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Grilled BBQ Meatloaf on a platter with 2 slices and meat fork
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BBQ Meatloaf

BBQ Meatloaf is a tender and juicy meatloaf with amazing flavor from sautéd peppers, onions and garlic. It's basted with homemade barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled meatloaf, ground beef recipes, meatloaf with peppers and onions, smoked meatloaf
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 cup red bell peppers diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ cup sweet and tangy barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Add olive oil, onion, red peppers and garlic into a skillet and cook, stirring often until vegetables are softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef and beaten eggs.
  • Add cooked onions and peppers, Italian seasonings, pepper, salt and granulated garlic.
  • Mix well and form into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
  • Prepare grill to 300- 350° with hickory or oak for smoke flavor or oven to 375°.
  • Cook meatloaf 25 minutes.
  • Brush top and sides with homemade barbecue sauce.
  • Continue cooking 30-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
  • Allow meatloaf to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

*Our barbecue sauce is gluten free when made with Lea & Perrins or French's Worcestershire sauce. Use your favorite gluten free barbecue sauce for this meatloaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 752mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g