Paula Deen's Bbq Meatloaf

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with Paula Deen's BBQ Meatloaf—a Southern classic elevated with a tangy, sweet glaze and hearty ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, fresh onions, and green bell peppers with a touch of creamy milk and breadcrumbs for a tender, flavorful base. Smothered in a bold BBQ sauce and brown sugar glaze, this meatloaf bakes to caramelized perfection in just over an hour. Ideal for family dinners or weeknight meals, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, cornbread, or a crisp green salad. With its rich blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors, this meatloaf is destined to become your go-to comfort dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup, finely chopped Onion
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, milk, breadcrumbs, and eggs.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a smooth loaf if necessary.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and brown sugar to form a glaze.

Step 6

Spread half of the BBQ glaze over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the other half for later.

Step 7

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining BBQ glaze on top.

Step 9

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Step 10

Once done, let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1799.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3103.0

Total Fat 179.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 985.1mg	0%
Sodium 5589.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 101.5g
Protein 195.4g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 573.4mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 3609.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 25.0%