Meatloaf with Barbecue Sauce
Marrying the comforting classic of meatloaf with a tangy barbecue sauce twist offers a new life to this traditional dish. By incorporating breadcrumbs, onions, and an egg into ground beef, and adding a high-quality barbecue sauce both mixed in and as a glaze, this recipe elevates the humble meatloaf into an excitingly flavorful comfort food. The nuances of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chosen seasonings further enrich the dish, making it anything but ordinary.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
45-50 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 6.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 2 pounds (907 grams)
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (120 grams)
- Onion, finely chopped: 1 medium (approximately 1/2 cup or 115 grams)
- Egg: 1 large
- High-quality barbecue sauce: 1 cup (240 ml), divided
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, and the egg. Mix well.
- Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
- On a baking tray, shape the mixture into a loaf.
- Brush the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
This meatloaf with barbecue sauce recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic dish, infusing it with rich, smoky flavors that are guaranteed to be a hit at any dinner table. The simple yet effective combination of ingredients and the caramelized barbecue glaze elevate the meatloaf from ordinary to extraordinary, making it a dish that’s both comforting and exciting. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Sugar: 8g