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2 slices of smoked meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli
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Smoked Meatloaf

A homemade meatloaf recipe packed with traditional comfort food flavors and topped with a sweet, tangy glaze is a delicious, savory family favorite and perfect for dinner.
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 pounds (900g) ground beef 80/20
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced finely or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 225-250°F/107-120°C.
  • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk and eggs. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until just combined, do not over mix.
  • Shape the meat into a 8x4 inch loaf and compress it to hold its shape, and place it on the prepared baking sheet (or shape it over the baking sheet). You can also use a loaf pan for this.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil, and fit with a wire rack. Spray the wire rack with non stick spray, and place the meatloaf on top. If you have a smoker that has wire racks, then you don’t need the sheet pan and you can place the meatloaf directly in the smoker.
  • Smoke for about 2-3 hours in total, or until the internal temp is 160°F. When the internal temp is 145°F, brush the meatloaf with bbq sauce.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve over mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli or green beans.

Notes

  • Shape in a loaf pan. To make shaping the meatloaf easier, press the mixture into a loaf pan and then unmold it onto the wire rack-covered sheet pan.
  • Check internal temperature. To avoid overcooking (and drying out) your smoked meatloaf, it’s important to check the internal temperature so you know when it’s done. A wireless thermometer is great for easily checking the temperature. You can also use a kitchen thermometer.
  • Don’t overmix. Overmixing the meatloaf mixture will result in a dry and dense loaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/smoked-meatloaf/