Balsamic Barbecue Meatloaf
A moist, delicious meatloaf recipe that will have your spouse praising your savory kitchen skills! Double the recipe and freeze one for another day!
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 3/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Package Dry Onion Soup
- 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1/2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 3-4 Drops Liquid Smoke
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl add beef, bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning. Mix together. Add milk, ketchup, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and dry onion soup. Add egg to mixture. Combine well with hands, do not overwork.
- Form meatloaf into a loaf form in a roasting pan. Set meatloaf aside. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar; Mix well. Apply sauce evenly to the top of meatloaf.
- Cover pan with aluminum and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to rest 10 minutes.
Freezer Instructions:
- Wrap formed loaf with plastic wrap. Do not add sauce. Label.
- Thaw completely. Mix sauce ingredients and apply evenly to top of meatloaf. Preheat oven to 350°, cooking for 35-40 minutes.