1 Pound Meatloaf Recipe (with BBQ Glaze)

Bbq glazed beef meatloaf on a platter with a serving fork, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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1 Pound Meatloaf Recipe (with BBQ Glaze)

A fresh take on an American classic comfort food with lean ground beef. The classic side dishes are green beans and mashed potatoes. Leftovers are terrific the next day.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Sally Cameron

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves finely chopped or microplaned
1 tablespoon olive oil for sauteing onions and garlic
⅓ cup finely chopped granny smith apple peeled, cored, very finely chopped
¼ cup ketchup
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried Italian blend herbs or dried thyme and oregano
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup quick cooking oats GF if needed
1 pound ground beef 93/7 grass fed or pastured beef

Glaze

½ cup low sugar barbecue sauce homemade or bottled, or ketchup

Instructions

Prep the pan and oven

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment (or foil) and lightly spray with nonstick spray.

Sauté the aromatics

In a small skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onion until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Cool slightly.

Mix the wet/flavor base first

In a large bowl, add the sautéed onion and garlic, chopped apple, ketchup, egg, parsley, dried herbs, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Stir together well.

Mix in oats and meat

Mix in the oats. Tear the meat into chunks and add to the bowl. Mix gently with your hands to incorporate all ingredients. Using disposable kitchen gloves makes it easier and cleaner. Don’t overwork the meat mixture.

Shape the loaf

Turn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and with your hands, smooth and form into a compact loaf, aiming for a long narrow oval.

Glaze safely

Brush the top of the meatloaf with some barbecue sauce (or ketchup). Be careful not to double dip into the clean glaze with a pastry brush that has touched the raw meat. Set aside the remaining glaze for later (wash the brush).

Bake meatloaf

Bake until the center reaches 165°F, about 30–40 minutes. Brush with additional glaze at the mid point during baking if you like, then at the end.
Note - If you are glazing while baking, be sure to pull the meatloaf and close the oven door quickly to preserve the heat while glazing, then return it to the oven.

Slice and serve

Allow the baked meatloaf to rest about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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