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4.34 from 9 votes

Easy Smoked Meatloaf with BBQ Glaze

This easy smoked meatloaf with barbecue sauce glaze is a crowd pleaser! Tips for getting a perfectly smoked meatloaf, every time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 35 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilling, ground beef, summer
Servings: 12
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 3 ⅓ pounds 80% lean ground chuck
  • 1 cup quick oats (and up to 1/4 cup more if you feel it needs it)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Place the ground chuck in a large bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of oatmeal, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, sage, paprika, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well. If you feel the mixture is too wet and needs another 1/4 cup oatmeal, go ahead and add it in.
  • Shape into a loaf (about 10” long and 8” wide). Pack tightly.
  • Place the loaf on a wire rack. The wires on the rack should not be widely spaced, but rather small squares so the loaf does not fall through.
  • Place the rack with the loaf in the smoker and set to smoke.
  • Allow the meatloaf to smoke for 30 minutes, then set the temperature to 225º Fahrenheit.
  • Cook for 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160º Fahrenheit.
  • Glaze the meatloaf with your favorite bbq sauce during the last 20 minutes of cooking. The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the loaf being cut into 12 slices, with 1 serving being 1 slice of meatloaf. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg