Smoky, Barbequed Meatloaf and Steak Fries
As the More is More Mom®, I’m all about…..more tasty and tangy meals to feed my family! Doesn’t a good, old fashioned, meatloaf sound delicious? The problem, I find, with baking meatloaf in a loaf pan, is the fat. It always results in kind of a gross, congealed layer. That certainly doesn’t sound terribly appetizing. I, however, have the perfect solution…..grill it! The beauty of the grilling method is that all of the juices drip down onto the flames, creating a nice, smoky flavor for the meat. It’s kind of like grilling a gi-normous hamburger patty, and who doesn’t like that? Frequently I will prepare the meatloaf mixture the night before, or earlier in the day for a quick and simply prepped meal.
Total Steps
22
Ingredients
16
Tools Needed
11
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup mild, chopped onion
- 2 cups bread crumbs (Panko recommended)
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup barbeque sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 potato baked potatoes (per person, plus one extra)
- olive oil
- coarse sea salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine egg and Worcestershire sauce. Add this mixture to the meat and knead until well blended.
Step 3
Add the chopped onions to the meat mixture and mix well.
Step 4
In another small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, granulated garlic, tarragon, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Step 5
Add the dry mixture to the meat mixture and combine thoroughly.
Step 6
Line a pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 7
Split the meat mixture in two and form two large oval or rectangular shaped loaves.
Step 8
Refrigerate the loaves until ready to grill. (Can be prepared the night before or earlier in the day).
Step 9
In a small bowl, mix together barbeque sauce and ketchup. Spread generously over the two loaves.
Step 10
Preheat the grill.
Step 11
Carefully transfer the loaves from the pan to the grill, placing them directly on the grates. Two spatulas may be required.
Step 12
Reduce grill heat to medium-low. Cook over indirect heat for 50-60 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer, inserted horizontally near the top, reaches 155°F.
Step 13
Remove the loaves from the grill and allow to stand for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 14
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 15
Line 2-3 baking sheets with aluminum foil for super easy cleanup.
Step 16
Scrub the potatoes. Cut each potato in half, then cut each half into eighths to create steak fries.
Step 17
Place the steak fries on the lined baking sheets, arranged like little soldiers.
Step 18
Drizzle with olive oil and brush to apply evenly.
Step 19
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper.
Step 20
Flip the potato wedges over and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
Step 21
Cook for approximately 35 minutes, until nice and golden brown.
Step 22
Slice the meatloaf and serve it with a side of steak fries.