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Honey BBQ Meatloaf

Honey BBQ Meatloaf for Cozy Family Dinners Made Simple

This Honey BBQ Meatloaf blends ground beef and pork in a delightful glaze, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 lb Ground Pork can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves can substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 Eggs use room temperature eggs
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs can substitute with oats
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley can substitute with dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme can substitute with Italian seasoning
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Favorite BBQ Sauce any brand works
  • 1/4 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Grape Jelly can substitute with apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, whole milk, breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in cooled onion and garlic mixture with ground beef and ground pork until just combined.
  6. Transfer meat mixture to prepared loaf pan and shape evenly.
  7. Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, grape jelly, vinegar, and mustard until smooth.
  8. Pour one-third of the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. After 45 minutes, apply another third of the glaze and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Gently fold ingredients to avoid a dense texture. Use a meat thermometer for safe consumption.

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