Smoked BBQ Meatloaf with Matt Pittman

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade BBQ sauce can be healthier with less sugar, and ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the smoker to 250°F (121°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, and half of the BBQ sauce.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley; mix until well combined.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a smoker-safe tray.

Brush the top of the meatloaf with the remaining BBQ sauce.

Smoke the meatloaf for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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