Description
Indulge in a flavorful twist on the classic comfort food with our Honey BBQ Meatloaf. This recipe perfectly balances savory ground beef and pork with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or any gathering, this dish is not just delicious—it’s sure to impress kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, Honey BBQ Meatloaf can also be made ahead of time for quick weeknight meals. Serve it sliced with extra glaze or in a hearty sandwich; either way, it’s a dish that brings smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large yellow onion (finely diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until softened; let cool.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add ground meats and cooled onion-garlic mixture; mix gently until combined.
- Transfer to the loaf pan; press down lightly to eliminate air pockets.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients; spread one-third over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes; add another third of the glaze and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg