Regular Foods · Dinner · by Mara
Mara’s Hearthside Barbecue Meatloaf
Lean Barbecue Meatloaf
Lean beef, Parmesan, and a restrained barbecue glaze make a compact comfort-food supper. Mara lets it rest before cutting because even meatloaf deserves five quiet minutes.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Yield
- 6 small servings
- Serving
- 1/6 loaf
- Texture
- Tender
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup low-sugar barbecue sauce, divided
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup onion, very finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt-free grill seasoning, optional
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly coat a small loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- 2
Mix the beef, Parmesan, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, egg, onion, and optional seasonings just until combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture in the pan without packing it tightly.
- 4
Bake for about 45 minutes, until the center reaches 160 °F.
- 5
Brush with the remaining barbecue sauce and return to the oven for 3 minutes.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then divide into six small servings.
PER SERVING
Nutrition
- Protein
- 20g
- Calories
- 185
- Carbs
- 8g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 450mg
Estimated from 93%-lean ground beef, reduced-fat Parmesan, one egg, and low-sugar barbecue sauce. Brand choices and serving cuts will change the totals.
Source: Adapted from INTEGRIS Health Weight Loss Center, “Grilled Barbecue Meatloaf” (https://integrishealth.org/locations/specialty-clinic/integris-health-weight-loss-center/nutrition/grilled-barbecue-meatloaf); independently worded Guild adaptation.
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