Grilled Meatloaf Recipe

Grilled Meatloaf Recipe

Grilled Meatloaf Recipe
(Smoky, juicy, and packed with backyard barbecue flavor!)

This grilled version of classic meatloaf gives you everything you love about the traditional dish — tender beef, savory seasoning, and a tangy glaze — plus that irresistible charred, smoky flavor you can only get from the grill. Perfect for summer cookouts or any outdoor meal!

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🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 6

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🥩 Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)

• 1 cup bread crumbs (or crushed crackers)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• ½ cup milk

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (for that outdoor flavor)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional for tang)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat the Grill:

   • Set grill for indirect heat — about 350°F (175°C).

   • For charcoal grills, push coals to one side; for gas grills, turn off burners on one side.

   • Lightly oil the grates.

2. Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and all seasonings.

   • Mix just until combined — don’t overmix or it’ll be tough.

3. Shape the Loaf:

   • Form the mixture into a firm loaf (about 10 inches long).

   • Place it on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil or in a disposable foil pan.

   • Fold up the edges slightly to catch juices.

4. Grill the Meatloaf:

   • Place the foil pan on the indirect heat side of the grill.

   • Close the lid and cook for 45–55 minutes, maintaining 350°F.

   • Brush with glaze halfway through cooking.

5. Glaze and Finish:

   • After 45 minutes, brush on another thick layer of glaze.

   • Continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

6. Rest and Serve:

   • Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

   • Serve with grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, or corn on the cob.

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🍖 Optional Add-Ins

• Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese to the mix for a cheesy loaf.

• Mix in ½ cup diced bell peppers for a Southwestern touch.

• Add 1 tbsp BBQ sauce or chipotle paste to the glaze for extra smokiness.

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🌽 Serving Ideas

Serve grilled meatloaf with:

• Grilled corn and baked beans

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Coleslaw or a fresh garden salad

• A drizzle of barbecue sauce on top

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💡 Tips for Perfect Grilled Meatloaf

✅ Use indirect heat so the meatloaf cooks evenly without burning.
✅ Don’t skip resting — it helps keep the loaf juicy.
✅ Add wood chips (hickory or mesquite) for a real smoky flavor.
✅ To keep shape, chill the loaf for 30 minutes before grilling.

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INGREDIENTS

• Two pounds of ground beef
• One whole egg
• Three slices white bread, crumbled
• One small can tomato sauce
• Two tablespoons dried onion flakes
• One tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• One tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• One tablespoon Louisana hot sauce
• One teaspoon salt
• One teaspoon black pepper
• One-half teaspoon garlic powder
• One-half teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all of the ingredients, blending well. Pull out about 3 feet of heavy duty aluminum foil and fold it in half to double it. Spray the center of the foil with "Pam for Grilling" non-stick spray.

Form the ground meatloaf mixture onto the foil, about two inches thick. You can make it round, square or octagonal. The shape doesn't really matter, but the thickness does.

Pull the edges of the foil up and bring them over the meatloaf. The meat doesn't have to be completely wrapped. In fact, your grilled meatloaf will have a better flavor when the top is left exposed as it cooks.

Place the meatloaf directly over medium coals and cover the grill. Cook for one hour and check the internal temperature. When it reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit, remove it and let it rest for 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite side dishes.

You can adjust this grilled meatloaf recipe for sensitive tastebuds by deleting the hot sauce and cayenne pepper, using only 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and replacing the tomato sauce with ketchup. This will make a milder, sweeter meatloaf, ...and the grill recipes for steak of meatloaf is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy it !
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