Cheddar Topped BBQ Meatloaf
Meatloaf cooked in a crockpot is the best. The meat stays juice, not greasy and the homemade BBQ sauce is delicious. Top it off with melted cheese and this is now a family favorite
Equipment
- 3 qt Oval Slow Cooker Larger ovals still work
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs lightly beaten
- ¾ cup Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup Red Bell Pepper chopped
- ½ cup Onion Diced
- 1 recipe Dry Onion Soup Mix in the Notes section
- 3 teaspoons Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 pounds 93% Lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup 50/50 Ketchup (Low Sodium/Low Sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon BBQ Seasoning salt free or recipe in Notes
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 4 ounces Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cut two 18x6-inch strips of heavy-duty foil. Fold each sheet in half lengthwise. Place strips in bottom and up sides of cooker crisscross so them resemble an X. Coat strips with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs and combine with oats, bell pepper, onion, dry soup mix, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the beef, breaking it up lightly with your hands. Gently incorporate the meat into other ingredients until it holds together. Shape into a 7-inch loaf. Place loaf in the middle of the foil strips. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Internal temperature should read 160℉
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, BBQ seasoning, and mustard. Pour over the meatloaf and top with cheese. Cook covered on LOW for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Use the foil strips as "handles" to lift the loaf onto a platter. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 8 slices.
Notes
Grocery Brands used in this recipe:
Christopher Ranch chopped garlic
Lucerne Reduced 2% Medium Cheddar block cheese
Great Value 50% Less Sugar & Sodium Ketchup
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt flakes
Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub Recipe
2 T each of Brown Sugar and Paprika
1 T each of White Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Chili Powder
2 t Black Pepper
1/2 t Dry Mustard
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Makes about 1/2 cup
Onion Seasoning and Soup Mix- This recipe is equal to ONE envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
2 T Herb-Ox Sodium Free Beef Granulated Bouillon
4 T Dried Minced Onion
1/4 t each of Celery Salt, Onion Powder, and Dried Parsley
1/8 t each of Paprika and Black Pepper
Combine all ingredients together before using in another recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Cheddar Topped BBQ Meatloaf
Amount per Serving
Calories
295
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
123
mg
41
%
Sodium
440
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Carb Count
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Meat = 3 servings, Vegetable = .5 serving
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