meatloaf on the grill

Monticello, KY
Updated on Sep 11, 2013

I love to grill out. Anything I can grill, I grill!! The meatloaf on the grill is a family and friends tradition. I have done the meatloaf on the grill for 20 years. When the weather turns nice, the first thing they ask for is my meatloaf. So, I will post it for you to enjoy.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

What a great recipe! We added apple cider into the hickory chips for an extra boost of flavor from the grill.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Grill
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MEATLOAF:
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 can (15-oz) tomato sauce, reserve other half
  • 1 can (4-oz) mushrooms (pieces & stems), drained
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • MEATLOAF TOPPING:
  • 1/2 can reserved tomato sauce
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons yellow prepare mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

How To Make meatloaf on the grill

  • Step 1
    Get all ingredients together.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients. Mix with your hand to combine the ingredients and spices together and mix well. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, to meld the flavors.
  • Step 3
    Place all ingredients for meatloaf topping in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate.
  • Step 4
    Get the grill ready for indirect heat. Place 25 to 30 briquet on each side. Light and burn for 20 minutes or until white. Place hickory chips on each side if desired.
  • Step 5
    Place the meatloaf in loaf pan(s).
  • Step 6
    Place loaf pan(s) on the grill, away from heat. If using coals, check your coals and put more in if needed. Grilled for 45 minutes. If needed put 10 briquet on one side.Remove the loaf from grill, and pour out grease from pan(s).
  • Step 7
    Add meatloaf topping to meatloaf, and grill for half hour, or until done. Also, you can grill Bushes baked beans on the grill the last 15 minutes. Just place over the coals.
  • Step 8
    Remove from grill, place on a platter.

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Category: Beef
Category: Meatloafs
Collection: Father's Day
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #grill
Keyword: #meatloaf
Keyword: #grilling
Keyword: #GOOOOOD
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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