Meatloaf can be an easy meal to make, but it can be difficult to cook it perfectly. If you are looking for a way to cook meatloaf that is both flavorful and juicy, cooking it on the grill is a great option. Grilling meatloaf allows you to use indirect heat, which helps to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. Additionally, the smoky flavor that the grill imparts to the meatloaf adds an extra layer of flavor that you won't get from cooking it in the oven. In this article, we will provide you with a few tips for cooking meatloaf on the grill, as well as some of our favorite recipes.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED MEAT LOAF
Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and "bake" them on a grill. Ketchup brushed over the meat lends a little sweetness to each slice. -Catherine Carpenter, Barnesville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves. Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil in center of grill. Place meat loaves on foil (do not seal foil)., Prepare grill for indirect heat; grill meat, covered, over indirect medium heat for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Brush tops with additional ketchup if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MEATLOAF ON THE GRILL
We don't eat beef so we use ground pork and ground turkey for this, but you could use any ground meat you'd like. This is a fun way to cook a meatloaf that is great for a hot summer day when you don't want to turn on the oven. We use a charcoal grill. I usually don't measure the seasoning, so go by your own tastes.
Provided by RUCIFEY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, ground turkey, eggs, bread crumbs, mushrooms, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Pat evenly into a 9 inch pie plate.
- Place the pie plate onto a cookie sheet, and place on the grill grate. Close the lid, and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until no longer pink. The meat will cook faster on the grill than in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 125.1 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 102.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
"WHAT YOU GOT" MEATLOAF ON THE GRILL
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the glaze: In a medium bowl, add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven or grill to 375 degrees F. If using a gas grill, set to medium heat on one side and low on the other side. If using a charcoal grill, bank medium-hot coals on one side of the grill.
- Prepare your pan: Line a baking sheet with foil if using an oven. If grilling, gather a sturdy grilling tray, disposable foil pan or some sheets of foil.
- In a large bowl, add the meat, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, cayenne, paprika, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, eggs and garlic. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and season well with salt and pepper.
- Put the meat mixture on the prepared tray. Form the meat into a loaf around the kielbasa, if using, so the sausage is sealed inside. Spread the glaze over the top. Bake in the oven or on the cooler side of the grill, covered, until cooked through and the glaze is sticky, about 1 hour.
- Serve with potatoes or a side salad or use on a sandwich.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Remove the outer papery skin from the garlic, then cut 1/4 inch off the top of each head. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each head of garlic, then wrap each head in foil. Seal the foil packets and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until completely soft and caramelized, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly.
- When cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic cloves from the skin into a medium bowl and mash with a fork into a paste.
GRILLED MEATLOAF SANDWICHES
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil.
- In a small bowl, add the milk and bread and set aside. To the bowl of a food processor, add the rosemary, celery, carrots and onions. Pulse until the vegetables are medium chopped, about 15 seconds.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground bison, pork and veal. Add in the bread mixture, chopped vegetables, Parmesan, Worcestershire, beaten eggs and some pepper and mix with your hands to combine. Continue to mix the meat for about 2 minutes or until the seasoning and vegetables are evenly distributed. Place the meatloaf mixture into the lined baking sheet and gently shape into a flat football.
- For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the surface of the meatloaf. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
- For the sandwiches: Preheat a grill to medium high.
- Spray the meatloaf pieces with canola spray and place on the grill for 3 minutes per side. Spray the insides of the onion rolls with canola spray and grill for 1 minute per side. Transfer the grilled meatloaf and rolls to a plate and assemble the sandwiches. Begin with a roll, top with cheese, some mayonnaise, a piece of lettuce and onion and a slice of tomato. Add a piece of meatloaf and serve immediately.
GRILLED MEAT LOAVES
Craving meat loaf but not wanting to turn on a hot oven forced Jennifer Sheller to come up with this yummy recipe. "It's a huge time-saver and the scrumptious sauce drizzled over the top keeps the patties wonderfully moist," she reports from Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg white, milk and horseradish. Stir in the bread, carrot, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four small loaves. , Grill loaves, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8 minutes on each side., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over loaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED MEATLOAF DINNER FOIL PACKS
Dinner's in an easy-to-assemble packet! Grill meat, potatoes and carrots for a satisfying meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18x10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix beef, dry soup mix, egg, milk and bread crumbs. Shape into 6 loaves, 4x2 1/2x1 inch. Place 1 loaf on each foil sheet; top each with about 1 tablespoon of the ketchup. Place about 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup carrots around each loaf.
- Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
- Place packets on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 165°F. To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g
GRILLED BBQ MEATLOAF
Sounds crazy, but you will never enjoy 'normal' meatloaf as much as this!
Provided by beccwarnacutt
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and scrape the grates clean. Spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tarragon, sea salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture in half, and form 2 loaves, each about 4 inches in diameter and 6 inches long. In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with ketchup until well combined.
- Place each meatloaf directly on the prepared grill grates, then spread each with about 3 tablespoons of barbecue sauce mixture; grill until the loaves reach an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F (73 degrees C), about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1157.7 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
MEATLOAF ON THE GRILL
What could be better than grilling meatloaf and keeping your kitchen cool ? This comes together quickly and tastes great !
Provided by knitaholic
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add ground meat and mix well.
- Shape into 2 loaves; place each loaf in a disposable 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- Cover loaf pans with foil.
- Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients.
- Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over meat loaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 1274.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 15, Protein 29.3
MEATLOAF ON THE GRILL
A great way to cook meatloaf when its too hot in the summer to turn on the oven. Great with a side of grilled veggies.
Provided by alijen
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat and outdoor grill for medium heat.
- In a large bowl, using your hands, mix together all ingredients.
- Be careful not to over-mix as the meatloaf will be a little tough.
- Pat evenly into a 9 inch pie plate.
- Place the pie plate onto a cookie sheet and then place onto the grill grate.
- Close the lid, and cook for 30-45 minutes, until no longer pink.
- (The meat cooks faster on the grill than in the oven.).
Tips:
- Choose the right meat. A combination of ground beef and ground pork is a classic choice for meatloaf, but you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or lamb. If you're using a leaner meat, add some extra fat, such as bacon or butter, to keep the meatloaf moist.
- Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. You can also add other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, eggs, and ketchup, to help bind the meatloaf together and add flavor.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing the meatloaf can make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf. Place the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf by hand. Make sure the meatloaf is evenly shaped so that it cooks evenly.
- Cook the meatloaf on a grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the meatloaf on the grill and cook it for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious meatloaf that will be the star of your next meal.
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