Grilled Barbecue Meatloaf
For the most flavor, this BBQ grilled meatloaf recipe is made from a combination of beef and pork, then seasoned to perfect and basted with barbecue sauce while it cooks.
We love to serve this with Instant Pot baked beans and our favorite easy macaroni salad recipe, but you can also pair it with more traditional sides like mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli or even air fryer green beans.
Why I love this BBQ meatloaf recipe
The weather isn’t too cold yet this fall, so it seems appropriate to continue grilling as long as possible. By no means am I an expert at grilling – because I haven’t always had access to a grill – but while I’m home I am using it as much as I can.
My favorite thing about grilling is that there are no dirty pots or pans to wash. And since I feel like I’m constantly washing or drying dishes, it seems like the best excuse it the world to use the grill.
This time I’ve made grilled barbecue meatloaf. It’s a nice change from a regular baked meatloaf. It’s got the spicy kick of barbecue sauce and added flavor complexity from the mixture of ground pork and beef. It’s also a cinch to put together.
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Just throw everything in a bowl, mix it up and shape it into loaves. Then top the loaves with some ‘homemade’ sauce and toss them on the grill.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe
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How to make grilled meatloaf
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. You don’t want to over mix, as it will make the meatloaf dense, just make sure everything is combined well.
Divide the mixture into two separate loafs. You won’t be using a loaf pan, but I like to make mine similar shaped.
Top with barbecue sauce and grill for an hour without flipping the loaves. Grill until your meatloafs reach an internal temperature of 160˚F.
FAQ’s and tips for making meatloaf on the grill
Ground beef and pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160˚F, so you’ll want to cook your meatloaf to 160˚F. I recommend using an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature.
If you followed this recipe exactly then there shouldn’t be any issues. That said, it your meatloaf begins to fall apart there are two pretty common reasons. 1) there wasn’t enough of a binding agent like eggs or bread crumbs and 2) you overcooked the meatloaf.
You can use any barbecue sauce that you want! This is great because it gives you an advantage of already knowing that you’re going to like the meatloaf when it’s done. So if you’re looking for a hickory smoke, honey, or vinegar flavor added to the dish, just pick a sauce that matches the flavors you want incorporated!
Check the ingredients before buying your breadcrumbs! You wouldn’t guess it, but some store-bought breadcrumbs actually contain milk. It’s usually the seasoned ones, but always be sure to check.
Tasty ideas to serve this with:
- Italian chop salad
- Macaroni salad
- Instant Pot baked beans with bacon
- Italian style green beans
- Dairy free mashed potatoes
More ground beef recipes to try!
- Dairy free beef stroganoff
- Slow cooker beef tacos
- Irish shepherds pie
- Mini meatloaf recipe
- Quick and easy beer chili
Barbecue Grilled Meatloaf
For the most flavor, this BBQ grilled meatloaf recipe is made from a combination of beef and pork, then seasoned to perfect and basted with barbecue sauce while it cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours
- Total Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-low indirect heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients.
- Shape meat mixture into two loaves.
- Top with barbecue sauce mixture.
- Grill for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160˚F.
- Let rest for about ten minutes before slicing and serving.
- Category: Mains
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 547.7 mg
- Fat: 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26.1 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
Keywords: easy, dairy free, beef, meatloaf, grilling
Recipe adapted from Weber’s Way to Grill.
Published: September 30, 2013. Updated: April 7, 2022.
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