Tom's Grilled Meatloaf Delight 🍖🔥
This twist on a classic meatloaf is perfect for those summer barbeques or cozy gatherings! The combination of ground beef and turkey keeps it moist, while grilling adds a delightful smoky flavor. Trust us; your guests will be coming back for seconds!
To elevate this dish, serve it with a fresh garden salad and some roasted vegetables for a balanced meal! 🥗🥕
Ingredients
For the meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground round beef
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp horseradish (for a kick!)
- Pepper sauce, to taste
- 2 tbsp ketchup (plus more for the topping)
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, white wine, horseradish, pepper sauce, ketchup, and beaten eggs.
🥄 Ensure all ingredients are well combined, but don’t overmix—this will keep your meatloaf tender. A light hand is key!
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Shape It: Form the mixture into loaves. Place each loaf in an aluminum loaf pan that has been generously coated in ketchup.
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Grill Time: Preheat your grill and place the pans on it. Close the lid and cook for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the drippings and extra ketchup.
🔥 Keep an eye on the internal temperature! You want it to reach at least 160°F (70°C) for safety and to ensure it’s perfectly cooked.
Tips for the Perfect Meatloaf
- Flavor Boost: Add sautéed onions and garlic to the meat mixture for depth of flavor.
- Extra Moisture: Consider mixing in a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of mustard for additional flavor and moisture.
- Leftover Magic: Use leftover meatloaf in sandwiches for lunchtime or finely chop it for a savory pasta sauce!
Variations
- Gluten-Free: Substitute the Italian bread crumbs with gluten-free bread crumbs or rolled oats.
- Spicy Kick: Mix in diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- BBQ Lovers: Swap the ketchup for your favorite BBQ sauce for a sweeter, tangier flavor profile.
- Herbaceous: Incorporate chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a fresh taste.
Enjoy making this easy and delicious grilled meatloaf that packs a flavorful punch! 🍽️
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Here's the text from the image: --- **MEAT LOAF ON THE GRILL** 2 lbs. ground round 1 lb. ground turkey 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 cup dry white wine 2 tbls. horseradish pepper sauce to taste 2 tbls. catsup 2 eggs, beaten Combine all ingredients and form into loaves. Run a line of catsup down loaf, place in aluminum loaf pan which has a generous coating of catsup. Cook on covered grill approximately 1 hour, basting occasionally from catsup/meat drippings in loaf pan. Tom Powell 105 ---llm
# Tom's Grilled Meatloaf Delight 🍖🔥 This twist on a classic meatloaf is perfect for those summer barbeques or cozy gatherings! The combination of ground beef and turkey keeps it moist, while grilling adds a delightful smoky flavor. Trust us; your guests will be coming back for seconds! To elevate this dish, serve it with a fresh garden salad and some roasted vegetables for a balanced meal! 🥗🥕 ## Ingredients ### For the meatloaf - 2 lbs ground round beef - 1 lb ground turkey - 1 cup Italian bread crumbs - 1 cup dry white wine - 2 tbsp horseradish (for a kick!) - Pepper sauce, to taste - 2 tbsp ketchup (plus more for the topping) - 2 eggs, beaten ## Instructions 1. **Mix It Up**: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, white wine, horseradish, pepper sauce, ketchup, and beaten eggs. > 🥄 Ensure all ingredients are well combined, but don’t overmix—this will keep your meatloaf tender. A light hand is key! 2. **Shape It**: Form the mixture into loaves. Place each loaf in an aluminum loaf pan that has been generously coated in ketchup. 3. **Grill Time**: Preheat your grill and place the pans on it. Close the lid and cook for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the drippings and extra ketchup. > 🔥 Keep an eye on the internal temperature! You want it to reach at least 160°F (70°C) for safety and to ensure it’s perfectly cooked. ## Tips for the Perfect Meatloaf - **Flavor Boost**: Add sautéed onions and garlic to the meat mixture for depth of flavor. - **Extra Moisture**: Consider mixing in a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of mustard for additional flavor and moisture. - **Leftover Magic**: Use leftover meatloaf in sandwiches for lunchtime or finely chop it for a savory pasta sauce! ## Variations - **Gluten-Free**: Substitute the Italian bread crumbs with gluten-free bread crumbs or rolled oats. - **Spicy Kick**: Mix in diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version. - **BBQ Lovers**: Swap the ketchup for your favorite BBQ sauce for a sweeter, tangier flavor profile. - **Herbaceous**: Incorporate chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a fresh taste. Enjoy making this easy and delicious grilled meatloaf that packs a flavorful punch! 🍽️name
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- church-cookbook
- comfort-food
- grilled
- lunch