Smoked Meatloaf

5 from 1 vote

Upgrade your meatloaf game with this recipe for Smoked Meatloaf. With a moist and cheesy inside and a sweet and smoky flavor, it’s a flavor combination like no other.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smoked Meatloaf

Servings:

Calories: 344kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatloaf

2 Pounds lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion finely diced
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons garlic minced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
⅓ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

Meatloaf Sauce

¾ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 300℉.
In a large bowl, add ground beef, onion, cheese, eggs, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, milk, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to combine and let rest for 5 minutes.
Shape the meat into a loaf and position it in the center of a wire baking rack.
Place on the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 2 hours.
In a small bowl, combine meatloaf sauce ingredients. Mix until well combined. 30 Minutes before the cooking time is up, brush the sauce on the meatloaf.
Remove from smoker, and let rest for 5-10 before serving.

Notes

Grease your hands: Put a touch of olive oil on your hands before you shape the meat into a loaf so the meat doesn’t stick to your fingers.

Use a meat thermometer: If you have any concerns that your meat is not fully cooked it's always better to be safe than sorry. Using a meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out. The meatloaf temperature should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Storage: Leftover meatloaf will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months. Make sure to store the leftovers in an airtight container. When freezing, you can slice the meatloaf into individual portions and flash freeze so it’s easier to remove one serving at a time.

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