3. Shape and bake
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and lightly spray with cooking spray. Shape the meat mixture into a rectangle, about 1½ inches thick. Bake for 45 minutes.
4. Add the sauce and finish baking
Brush the top with the remaining BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C).
5. Rest and slice
Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra BBQ sauce if you like
Tips & Variations
- Try mixing in half ground pork or sausage for extra flavor
- Swap BBQ sauce for ketchup or a homemade glaze
- Add finely chopped mushrooms or carrots to sneak in veggies
- Want a crispier edge? Don’t crowd the loaf — give it space on the pan
- Great with mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, or a side salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or parchment for lining
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment and spray lightly.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, panko, onion, half the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Mix gently until everything is combined.
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Shape into a rectangle on the sheet pan, about 1½ inches thick.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove from oven, brush with remaining BBQ sauce, and return to bake for another 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To shape the loaf easily, press the meat mixture into a clean rectangular food tray (like the one your ground beef comes in), then flip it onto the sheet pan.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven — try them in a sandwich the next day!
- You can double this recipe and freeze one loaf (uncooked or cooked) for a future meal.
