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. I made this recipe awhile ago (delicious!) and this time around, I made a Honey BBQ version.
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. Ridiculous.
The only problem here? It was too small! Definitely double the recipe if you’re feeding more than a couple people. You’ll want leftovers, I promise.
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup smoky barbecue sauce divided
- 2 tablespoons honey divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, the dijon mustard, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled baking dish. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you’ll end up with a very dense, tough loaf.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 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.
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Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Slice and drizzle with reserved honey barbecue sauce.
Looks great! I love a good meatloaf myself!
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
I LOVE meatloaf… and I love this one in particular- what a nice twist!
I’m a lover of the loaf as well. That’s hatd to sau outloud.
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….
We’re loaf lovers here too, although I make most of mine out of turkey or chicken anymore. This one looks yummy!
I love meatloaf, too. My mom makes the best! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I like meatloaf, too, but I never think to make it! Thanks for a great twist on an old classic!
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?
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
I love me some meatloaf too! I have even made a buffalo chicken one with ground chicken, blue cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce. Yum!
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???
I’ve made meatloaf with ground turkey many times. Works great!
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 ;)
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!
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! :)
Oh yay, another meatloaf lover! I am so with you. Can’t wait to try this variation, it sounds delicious!
I made this for dinner tonight and it is absolutely delicious.