Healthy BBQ Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Healthy BBQ Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 1 ½ cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices ground in a food processor); 2 large egg whites; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 ¾ cups tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons prepared mustard; 3 tablespoons vinegar; ½ cup frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs lean ground beef
1 ½ cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices ground in a food processor)
2 large egg whites
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ¾ cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons vinegar
½ cup frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine the meat, bread crumbs, egg whites, onion, salt, pepper, 1 cup of the tomato sauce and 1 T of the worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
3
Shape into a loaf and place in a 7x11 inch baking dish.
4
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
5
Remove from the oven and pour off any fat that has accumulated in the pan.
6
Combine the remaining tomato sauce and worcestershire sauce, the mustard, vinegar, and apple juice concentrate in a small bowl.
7
Pour over the meat loaf.
8
Continue to cook, uncovered, until the sauce is hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes more, basting every 5 minutes.
9
Let rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
10
Good served hot or cold.

197

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, 1 ½ cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices ground in a food processor), 2 large egg whites, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Healthy BBQ Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy BBQ Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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