Smoked Meatloaf
Loaded with bold, barbequed flavor, this Smoked Meatloaf is guaranteed to be a fresh take on a classic you won’t regret! It’s family-friendly and pairs well with just about any side, too.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Resting Time15 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef, meatloaf, smoker recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 288kcal
Cost: $11.29
FOR THE MEATLOAF:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 1 bell pepper minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup bread crumbs
- ¾ cup BBQ Sauce divided (reserve ¼ cup to brush on meatloaf)
BBQ RUB:
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
MAKE MEATLOAF:
In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients (except for the rub ingredients).
In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the BBQ rub.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it onto a wire rack.
Coat well with the BBQ rub.
SMOKE MEATLOAF:
Place the rack on the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
Increase smoker temperature to 375° F.
Brush on reserved BBQ sauce and cook for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165° F.
TO FINISH:
Remove the meatloaf from the smoker, cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce if desired and your favorite side dishes.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg