Best 6 Lemon Barbeque Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Lemon Barbecue Meatloaf, a dish that harmonizes classic meatloaf comfort with a burst of citrusy tang. This recipe elevates the traditional meatloaf experience, featuring a blend of ground beef, pork, and savory seasonings, enveloped in a tangy and aromatic lemon barbecue sauce. The result is a moist, flavorful meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Accompanying the main course are three sensational side dishes that perfectly complement the meatloaf's bold flavors. Prepare a refreshing Lemon Cucumber Salad, a vibrant and crunchy side dish that balances the richness of the meatloaf with its light and tangy dressing. Savor the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a classic comfort food that adds a velvety and indulgent touch to the meal. Finally, indulge in a serving of Sweet Corn Casserole, a delightful combination of sweet corn, creamy sauce, and a hint of savory bacon, adding a touch of sweetness and texture to the plate.

This culinary quartet promises an unforgettable dining experience, where each dish harmoniously enhances the others, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring that home cooks of all skill levels can recreate these culinary masterpieces in their own kitchens. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure that will redefine your perception of meatloaf and side dishes, leaving you with a lasting impression of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUE MEATLOAF



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Barbecue meatloaf is an easy dish. Try leftovers as a sandwich!

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     classics     Country Cooking     southern cooking

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 diced onion
1 lightly beaten egg
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup to thin sauce if necessary water
3 tablespoon vinegar
3 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Form this mixture into a loaf and place it in a shallow pan. Stir together the remaining tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire and the water (if too thick). Pour this sauce over the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes with the pan juices.
  • Cook's Note: Try serving as a sandwich with mayonnaise.

LEMON BARBECUE MEATLOAF



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Delicious meatloaf with great flavor and a to-die-for topping. The lemon slices make a nice presentation. From Allrecipies.com. I've adjusted the directions for OAMC. It can also be made and cooked in the same day.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1 egg, beaten
4 slices bread, day-old & torn into small pieces
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 dash ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 slices lemons

Steps:

  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Make sure it has a secure cover if you want to freeze these.
  • In a large bowl, mix well: ground beef, lemon juice, water, egg, bread, onion and seasoning salt. Shape into 6 individual loaves (or large balls) and place in greased baking dish. Cover.
  • Alternative: Once frozen, wrap each loaf with either freezer paper or parchment paper. Put in freezer bag and take out as many as you want at a time.
  • Stir together the topping: ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, allspice and cloves. Place in Tupperware-type container or zip-lock freezer bag.
  • Freeze. Make sure you mark the date and contents on the containers.
  • To cook:
  • Thaw completely.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Bake loaves for 15 minutes. Spoon sauce over the loaves, then top each one with a slice of lemon. Return to oven and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 428.5, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 24

TEXAS SMOKED BARBECUE MEATLOAF



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It's dishes like this that keep up excited about food. Our love for barbecue could be a cause for worry from outsiders. And we also enjoy a great meatloaf. In fact, meatloaf is the epitome of classic home-cooking for us. Because we're no stranger to barbecuing meatloaf, we started to think about incorporating regional barbecue ingredients into different loaves.

Provided by RealGrubbin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 34

3 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup almond flour
1 green bell pepper, shredded
½ yellow onion, shredded
1 fresh jalapeno pepper - stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, grated
aluminum foil pan
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or as needed
2 pounds pecan wood chunks, soaked in water
½ cup unfiltered apple juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup water
⅓ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 dash liquid smoke
1 pinch ancho chile powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder until powdered. Set rub aside.
  • Combine beef, almond flour, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, egg, and garlic in a bowl. Mix lightly with hands until loosely combined. Gently fold in spice rub mixture until distributed throughout.
  • Punch holes in the bottom of the aluminum foil pan and coat with grapeseed oil. Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the smoker.
  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a water-filled pan under the grate where the meatloaf will be placed. Fill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood.
  • Place meatloaf in the hot smoker.
  • Combine apple juice, vinegar, bourbon, water, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a clean, all-purpose spray bottle. Spray the outside of the meatloaf well with apple spray every 30 minutes.
  • Refill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood every 45 minutes to maintain temperature; ground meat absorbs smoke very easily, so use only 1 chunk of wood at a time. Smoke meatloaf until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F (55 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Combine water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard, lemon juice, honey, liquid smoke, ancho chile powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring glaze to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced, about 20 minutes.
  • Discontinue apple spray; brush glaze over entire top and sides of meatloaf every 30 minutes. Continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 4 to 5 hours more. Remove meatloaf from smoker and let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2750.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BBQ MEAT LOAF MINIS



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Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, water and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

GRILLED BBQ MEATLOAF



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Sounds crazy, but you will never enjoy 'normal' meatloaf as much as this!

Provided by beccwarnacutt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ½ pounds ground pork
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and scrape the grates clean. Spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tarragon, sea salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture in half, and form 2 loaves, each about 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches long. In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with ketchup until well combined.
  • Place each meatloaf directly on the prepared grill grates, then spread each with about 3 tablespoons of barbecue sauce mixture; grill until the loaves reach an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F (73 degrees C), about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1157.7 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I first tasted this recipe when we were dinner guests at the home of some friends. We liked it so much that I took the recipe home-and it's been one of our favorite main dishes ever since!-Kerry Bouchard, Shawmut, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf ingredients. Add half of the sauce to the meat loaf mixture; mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven; drain. Pour remaining sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a lean ground beef. This will help keep the meatloaf from being too greasy.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the meatloaf mixture. This will help bind the ingredients together and make the meatloaf more moist.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf pan. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help prevent it from drying out.
  • Baste the meatloaf with the lemon barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking. This will help keep it moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This lemon barbecue meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon and barbecue sauce gives the meatloaf a unique and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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