Name: Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup panko; 1/3 cup milk; 2 large eggs (lightly beaten); 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp bbq sauce; 2 large garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

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I grew up in Iowa… heart of what I consider “meatloaf country”, so I would say I know a thing or two about making really good meatloaf. This BBQ Meatloaf delivers on all levels. It has the ingredients and textures of a traditional meatloaf, but when I developed the recipe I wanted that BBQ flavor to ring through the whole meatloaf, not just the topping. I achieved this by adding minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire and a little BBQ sauce to the meatloaf mix. The BBQ sauce glaze just tops it all off.

Thick glazed slices of Barbecue meatloaf on a platter.

If you serve this Barbecue Meatloaf up with some Mashed Potatoes and Peas you are going to have a really happy crowd at the dinner table!

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Ingredients For BBQ Meatloaf

Ground Beef – for the barbecue meatloaf I recommend that you use an 85/15 ground beef. It will have enough fat to be flavorful, but not overly greasy.

Ground Pork – you want regular ground pork for this recipe, not sausage.

Panko Bread Crumbs – these are the thicker and coarser bread crumb as compared to a traditional breadcrumb. They mix with the milk and other liquids to form a panade, which helps keep ground meat recipes juicy and tender. We use this method in just about all our burger recipes too!

Milk – this is the perfect liquid to mix with the bread crumbs to form the panade.

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Eggs – act as a binder for the meatloaf. 2 large eggs is perfect!

Worcestershire – this is a perfect flavor to add that BBQ punch to the meatloaf. It is a great ingredient in any BBQ Sauce.

Garlic- a little raw garlic baked into the bar b que meatloaf makes a big difference in flavor!

Seasonings – a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika give the meatloaf an extra boost of bbq flavor.

BBQ Sauce – a thicker store bought BBQ Sauce makes a great glaze for the top of the meatloaf, we also add 1 tablespoon to the meatloaf mixture to boost the BBQ flavor throughout. Avoid a runny liquid style BBQ sauce, its won’t sit up on top of the meatloaf.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

If you want to go the extra mile, you can make your own BBQ sauce. We think this recipe is totally worthy!

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How To Make Barbecue Meatloaf

This is a quick over view of how to make BBQ Meatloaf, for more detailed instructions and ingredient amounts, pop down to the recipe card.

Step 1

Mix the bread crumbs and milk, let soak. Then add eggs, Worcestershire, garlic, and BBQ sauce.

Step 2

Add the seasonings, pork and beef. Mix until combined.

Barbecue glaze covering a raw beef meatloaf loaf ready to bake.

Step 3

Dump out onto a prepared baking sheet, form into a 12×3 (approx) loaf. Top with ½ cup BBQ sauce.

Side view of Barbecue Meatloaf sitting on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes until it reaches 165°F internal temp.

Barbecue Meatloaf on a platter with two slices cut

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Side Dishes

Make this BBQ Meatloaf a complete dinner with these side dishes + cornbread:

Storing

Keep leftover BBQ Meatloaf in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or in a 350°F oven, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Leftovers also make a great BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich!