Best 5 Brisket Meatloaf Recipes

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Brisket meatloaf is a mouth-watering dish that combines two classic comfort foods into one delicious meal. Brisket, known for its rich and smoky flavor, is ground and mixed with a variety of seasonings, bread crumbs, and eggs to create a flavorful and juicy meatloaf. Unlike traditional meatloaf recipes, brisket meatloaf is cooked low and slow, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become fall-apart tender. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, brisket meatloaf is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST MEATLOAF



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We opted for an all-beef meatloaf rather than the traditional mix of beef, veal and pork because we wanted that satisfying big beef flavor. Milk adds richness and tenderizes the meat, preventing it from getting tough or dry. We also cook the onion instead of adding it raw as many recipes suggest, which imparts a welcome sweetness and eliminates that harsh raw onion flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 pounds 80/20 ground beef chuck
1/2 cup panko

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
  • Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
  • Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

TEXAS SMOKED BARBECUE MEATLOAF



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It's dishes like this that keep up excited about food. Our love for barbecue could be a cause for worry from outsiders. And we also enjoy a great meatloaf. In fact, meatloaf is the epitome of classic home-cooking for us. Because we're no stranger to barbecuing meatloaf, we started to think about incorporating regional barbecue ingredients into different loaves.

Provided by RealGrubbin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 34

3 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup almond flour
1 green bell pepper, shredded
½ yellow onion, shredded
1 fresh jalapeno pepper - stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, grated
aluminum foil pan
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or as needed
2 pounds pecan wood chunks, soaked in water
½ cup unfiltered apple juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup water
⅓ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 dash liquid smoke
1 pinch ancho chile powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder until powdered. Set rub aside.
  • Combine beef, almond flour, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, egg, and garlic in a bowl. Mix lightly with hands until loosely combined. Gently fold in spice rub mixture until distributed throughout.
  • Punch holes in the bottom of the aluminum foil pan and coat with grapeseed oil. Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the smoker.
  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a water-filled pan under the grate where the meatloaf will be placed. Fill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood.
  • Place meatloaf in the hot smoker.
  • Combine apple juice, vinegar, bourbon, water, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a clean, all-purpose spray bottle. Spray the outside of the meatloaf well with apple spray every 30 minutes.
  • Refill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood every 45 minutes to maintain temperature; ground meat absorbs smoke very easily, so use only 1 chunk of wood at a time. Smoke meatloaf until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F (55 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Combine water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard, lemon juice, honey, liquid smoke, ancho chile powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring glaze to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced, about 20 minutes.
  • Discontinue apple spray; brush glaze over entire top and sides of meatloaf every 30 minutes. Continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 4 to 5 hours more. Remove meatloaf from smoker and let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2750.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

THE BEST MEATLOAF



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I have used this recipe for 30 years. My husband loves it and he is picky.

Provided by DENELLE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
1 onion, chopped
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup steak sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 867 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

Provided by sillyliltracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHUCK WAGON BRISKET



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pounds beef brisket
Salt and pepper
2 packets (1 1/2 ounces) meatloaf seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 cups apple cider (recommended: Treetop)
1 cup sliced onions
2 cups BBQ sauce (recommended: KC Masterpiece)
1 cup soaked hickory or oak wood chips

Steps:

  • Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (no direct heat source under brisket).
  • Rinse brisket with cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper and place in foil baking pan. Sprinkle with meatloaf seasoning and pour over beer. Add enough apple cider to cover brisket halfway. Top with sliced onions and cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Place pan on hot grill over a drip pan. Cover grill and cook 2 1/2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 briquettes to each pile of coals every hour. Remove brisket from braising liquid and place directly on grill over the drip pan. Combine 2 cups of braising liquid with BBQ sauce. Mop brisket thoroughly with sauce. Add 1/2 cup of wood chips to each pile of coals. Cover grill. Turn and mop brisket every 20 minutes for 1 hour.
  • Transfer brisket to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Thinly slice against grain and serve with mop sauce on the side.
  • INDOOR: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Follow directions for preparing brisket. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove brisket from braising liquid and place on foil lined baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Mop brisket with BBQ sauce return to oven. Turn and mop brisket with sauce 2 more times every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly and gently to break down the connective tissue and make it tender. Chuck roast is another good option for meatloaf, as it is also a tough cut of meat that benefits from slow cooking.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings: Brisket meatloaf is a blank canvas for flavor, so don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf: Brisket can be a dry cut of meat, so it's important to add some moisture to the meatloaf mixture. This can be done by adding eggs, milk, or breadcrumbs to the mixture.
  • Cook the meatloaf slowly and gently: Brisket meatloaf should be cooked slowly and gently to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature for cooking meatloaf is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the meatloaf for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Once the meatloaf is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Brisket meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can make a moist and flavorful meatloaf that your whole family will love.

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