Easy and delicious Honey BBQ Meatloaf recipe made with ground beef and topped with a sauce made from barbecue sauce and honey. The whole family is going to love this dinner!
If you love meatloaf as much as I do, try Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and Mini Turkey Meatloaves!
Can I confess something?
I have a deep love for meatloaf.
Still here?
I know, I know – no one likes to talk about meatloaf. First of all, the word meatloaf is horrible. Beyond horrible even. It just sounds unappetizing. Second, the idea of a big log of ground meat? Also unappetizing.
But I love it. Looooove it. I would make it weekly if I thought my husband wouldn’t complain. I have a favorite recipe (the one my mom made when I was growing up, of course) but I’ve been trying to shake things up lately.
This is a pretty normal meatloaf but it has BBQ sauce mixed right into the meat and then it’s topped with BBQ sauce and honey. I can’t even talk about how good that smelled in the oven.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef – I suggest 90/10 ground beef for this meatloaf recipe.
- Panko bread crumbs
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Barbecue sauce – use a smoky barbecue sauce instead of one that has honey or brown sugar added
- Honey
- Salt and pepper
How To Make BBQ Meatloaf
- Make meat mixture. Mix together the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, the dijon mustard, ½ cup of the barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape. Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled rimmed baking dish.
- Make sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce.
- Add sauce to meat. Spread half of this mixture evenly all over the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for serving.
- Bake. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Add more sauce and serve. Slice and drizzle with reserved honey barbecue sauce.
How Long Is Meatloaf Good For?
Meatloaf is good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.
You can reheat in the microwave or oven.
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Honey BBQ Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¾ cup smoky barbecue sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons honey (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, the dijon mustard, ½ cup of the barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled rimmed baking dish. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you'll end up with a very dense, tough loaf.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce. Spread half of this mixture evenly all over the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for serving.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Slice and drizzle with reserved honey barbecue sauce.
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Donna says
Honey BBQ Meatloaf- What temp. to cook it at?
Andrea A says
I made this for dinner tonight and it is absolutely delicious.
Tracey says
Oh yay, another meatloaf lover! I am so with you. Can’t wait to try this variation, it sounds delicious!
Deb @ Ate by Ate says
My mum and I enjoy meatloaf too but we rarely eat it for some reason! I really want to make some mini turkey ones or something, and speaking of leftovers, I hear meatloaf makes a mean cold sandwich! :)
Kelly says
I love meatloaf, too. But name… oh, the horrible name. DH and I jokingly call it a meat log… eew. But YUMMM. I love the idea of a BBQ loaf. I always make mine “Italian” but I think I need to mix it up next time and go with BBQ!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love love love meatloaf! It’s one of my favorite fall/winter meals. Luckily my other half loves it too :)
BTW….isn’t this your fathers recipes ;)
Dana says
This looks sooo yummy, I want to make it for dinner this weekend! Sadly, my sweetie can’t eat red meat…wonder if ground turkey would work???
Kelly says
I’ve made meatloaf with ground turkey many times. Works great!
Laney says
I love me some meatloaf too! I have even made a buffalo chicken one with ground chicken, blue cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce. Yum!
Miriam @ Overtime Cook says
I don’t think I’ve ever made meatloaf, but I once had one that I would actually call “delicious.” Which means I am open to trying it. Yours does sound really delicious.
-Miriam
Lora @ theamericaine.blogspot.com says
Meatloaf is one of my favorites! And sure the name may be a bit off putting but how does a loaf of meat sound bad? It frankly is a bit titillating if you ask me. And it could always be worse. Imagine how bad headcheese feels?
Amy's Cooking Adventures says
I like meatloaf, too, but I never think to make it! Thanks for a great twist on an old classic!
Kate H. says
I love meatloaf, too. My mom makes the best! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Pam @ From Apples To Zucchini says
We’re loaf lovers here too, although I make most of mine out of turkey or chicken anymore. This one looks yummy!
Renee {Eat.Live.Blog} says
I’m with you! I love it too. But the BF hates the thought of it…even if he has never had it. Very odd….
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I’m a lover of the loaf as well. That’s hatd to sau outloud.
Blog is the New Black says
I LOVE meatloaf… and I love this one in particular- what a nice twist!
1 Funky Woman says
I totally hate the name but love meatloaf also! My son is not a fan but this one he might try! He loves anything honey barbecue!
Thanks for the recipe, I’ll let you know what he t hinks!
Megan
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
Looks great! I love a good meatloaf myself!