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Easy Meatloaf

This simple meatloaf is juicy and flavorful. It is a great basic meatloaf that you can spice up with additions if you like.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Beef, main, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 loaf pan * I have a meatloaf pan with a removable insert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 KG Lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp dehydrated onion OR ½ med onion diced small
  • ¾ tsp granulated garlic OR 2 cloves minced fine
  • 1 lg egg
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • ¾ Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 100 grams bread, soaked in milk, then squeezed to remove excess milk
  • cup bbq sauce (your favorite) I used honey bbq sauce
  • ¼ cup bbq sauce for topping I used HOT honey bbq sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 1 KG Lean ground beef, 1 Tbsp dehydrated onion OR ½ med onion diced small, ¾ tsp granulated garlic OR 2 cloves minced fine, 1 Tbsp kosher salt, ¾ Tbsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 lg egg, ⅓ cup bbq sauce (your favorite) and 100 grams bread, soaked in milk, then squeezed to remove excess milk.
  • Once the mixture is well combined, add it to your loaf pan making sure it is even and in the corners. Top with your favorite bbq sauce.
  • Bake for 50 minutes until an instant read meat thermometer reads 160℉
  • Let the meatloaf sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with extra sauce if desired.

Notes

This is a super easy and moist meatloaf.  It is very customizable.  Use your favorite bbq sauce and feel free to add shredded veggies if you like (no more than 1 cup total)
Keyword beef, easy recipe, ground beef, meatloaf