Barbecue Style Meat Loaf
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A savory, classic meatloaf topped with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for a comforting family weeknight dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 pounds | Ground Beef | None |
| 1/2 cup | Bread Crumbs | Fresh |
| 1 | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Salt | None |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Pepper | None |
| 2 cups | Tomato Sauce | Divided |
For the Barbecue Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | Water | None |
| 3 tablespoons | Vinegar | None |
| 3 tablespoons | Brown Sugar | None |
| 2 tablespoons | Prepared Mustard | None |
| 2 teaspoons | Worcestershire Sauce | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix Meatloaf
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1 chopped onion, 1 beaten egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 cup tomato sauce (half of the total tomato sauce).
- Mix well until fully incorporated and place the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, shaping it evenly.
Step 2: Prepare Topping and Bake
- In a separate bowl, combine the 1 cup tomato sauce (remaining) with the 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce to create the barbecue topping.
- Pour the prepared barbecue topping sauce evenly over the meatloaf in the pan until fully coated.
- Bake for 1 hour until cooked through, bubbly, and fragrant.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
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