Ma designed her recipe so that everyone could have their own loaf of delicious juicy meatloaf in a hurry! Ma’s BBQ Meat Loaves are done in 30 minutes or less, yet they’re still packed with the tender, beefy flavors of a slow-cooked loaf. Saturated and topped with barbecue sauce and with just a touch of cheesiness, Ma’s BBQ Meat Loaves are sure to bring the family to the table in a flash, especially when served alongside mashed potatoes, green peas, and carrots!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup stuffing mix, crushed
- 3 tablespoons milk, not skim
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- mashed potatoes, optional, for serving
- carrots and peas, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, combine the egg, stuffing mix, milk, parmesan, and 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce.
Step 3 –Add the beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly, and shape the beef mixture into four 4×2-inch loaves.
Step 4 –Bake the loaves until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part.
Step 5 –Slather on the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and serve with mashed potatoes, carrots, and peas.