Best 3 Lemon Barbecue Meatloaf Recipes

Lemon barbecue meatloaf is a tangy, zesty dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The combination of lemon, garlic, and herbs gives the meatloaf a bright and flavorful taste. Serve it with your favorite barbecue sauce and sides for a complete meal. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON BARBECUE MEATLOAF

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Delicious meatloaf with great flavor and a to-die-for topping. The lemon slices make a nice presentation. From Allrecipies.com. I've adjusted the directions for OAMC. It can also be made and cooked in the same day.

Provided by Haversac

Categories Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1 egg, beaten
4 slices bread, day-old & torn into small pieces
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 dash ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 slices lemons

Steps:

Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Make sure it has a secure cover if you want to freeze these.
In a large bowl, mix well: ground beef, lemon juice, water, egg, bread, onion and seasoning salt. Shape into 6 individual loaves (or large balls) and place in greased baking dish. Cover.
Alternative: Once frozen, wrap each loaf with either freezer paper or parchment paper. Put in freezer bag and take out as many as you want at a time.
Stir together the topping: ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, allspice and cloves. Place in Tupperware-type container or zip-lock freezer bag.
Freeze. Make sure you mark the date and contents on the containers.
To cook:
Thaw completely.
Preheat oven to 350°F Bake loaves for 15 minutes. Spoon sauce over the loaves, then top each one with a slice of lemon. Return to oven and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 428.5, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 24

LEMON BARBEQUE MEATLOAF

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Delicious individual meatloaves! The flavors are great and the topping is to die for. The lemon on top makes a nice presentation.

Provided by TIFFANYIVANOVSKY

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
1 egg, beaten
4 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces
¼ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
6 slices lemon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or a dish of similar size.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, lemon juice, water, egg, bread, onion and seasoning salt until well blended. Shape into 6 individual loaves - I like to make large balls. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven while you prepare the topping. In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, allspice and cloves. Spoon the sauce over the loaves, then top each one with a slice of lemon. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 724.3 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

BARBECUE MEAT LOAF

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My husband and I first tasted this recipe when we were dinner guests at the home of some friends. We liked it so much that I took the recipe home-and it's been one of our favorite main dishes ever since!-Kerry Bouchard, Shawmut, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf ingredients. Add half of the sauce to the meat loaf mixture; mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven; drain. Pour remaining sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

Use a lean ground beef. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
Add some bread crumbs to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the meatloaf from falling apart.
Add some eggs to the meatloaf mixture. This will also help to bind the ingredients together and add moisture to the meatloaf.
Season the meatloaf mixture with your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to give the meatloaf flavor.
Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature for a long period of time. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Lemon barbecue meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. The lemon barbecue sauce gives the meatloaf a tangy and sweet flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give lemon barbecue meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!