Description
This Easy Meatloaf recipe combines ground pork and beef for a tender, juicy texture, enhanced with flavorful vegetables and a smoky barbecue sauce glaze. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it uses simple pantry staples and cooks in one loaf pan for minimal fuss and delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Mixture
- 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)
Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite), divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for the meat mixture.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir well and let the mixture soak for about one minute to soften the breadcrumbs, which helps keep the meatloaf moist.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the chopped onion, ground pork, ground beef, chopped green bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and about ¾ cup of the barbecue sauce to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spoon, being careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Shape Meatloaf: Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf evenly. Brush the remaining barbecue sauce over the top to create a flavorful glaze.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 80 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, using an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a moist and flavorful slice.
Notes
- This Easy Meatloaf is juicy and flavorful with a smoky BBQ sauce topping, combining ground pork and beef for a tender texture.
- The recipe uses simple pantry staples and avoids complicated add-ins for an easy, reliable meal.
- Using an instant-read thermometer ensures perfectly cooked meatloaf without dryness or undercooking.
- Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing guarantees it remains moist and holds together well.
- Feel free to substitute the barbecue sauce with your favorite brand or homemade version for personalized flavor.
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
