Description
This Easy Meatloaf recipe combines ground pork and beef with flavorful pantry staples and a smoky barbecue sauce glaze. Perfectly moist and tender, it’s a comforting weeknight dinner that’s both simple to prepare and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko or Italian)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large onion (finely chopped or grated)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
For Glaze
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray to ensure the meatloaf doesn’t stick, then set it aside.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, stirring to mix. Let this mixture sit for about a minute to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk fully.
- Mix Meat and Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, ground pork, ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and about ¾ cup of the barbecue sauce to the bowl with the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon, but be careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Shape and Glaze: Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf form. Brush the remaining ¼ cup of barbecue sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf for a flavorful glaze.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 80 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf; it’s done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160℉.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps retain the juices for a moist and flavorful slice.
Notes
- This meatloaf’s pork and beef blend ensures a tender, juicy texture every time.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for the glaze to customize the flavor.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to prevent a dense meatloaf.
- Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps it hold its shape and retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
