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BBQ Meatloaf

meatloaf sliced on a platter

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This comforting BBQ meatloaf is a simple combination of ingredients and seasonings with a tangy barbecue sauce topping. Prep for this tasty loaf is a snap!

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and spray an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl; stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk the egg and half of the barbecue sauce into the breadcrumb mixture, then add the ground beef, ground pork, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, and black pepper. Save the remaining barbecue sauce for topping.
  4. Mix the meat mixture with your hands until it is well combined. Avoid overworking the mixture.
  5. Loosely pack the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan and transfer it to the oven.
  6. Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour.
  7. Remove the meatloaf and spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
  8. Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue to bake for 15 minutes. The minimum internal temperature you are looking for is 160 F. If you happen to make this meatloaf with poultry, look for a minimum temperature of 160 F.
  9. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and eating.