BBQ Cowboy Meatloaf

BBQ Cowboy Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Nolan Ryan ground beef
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper or grease well.
2. Mix the Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, bell pepper, jalapeño, onion, onion powder, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined - don't overmix.
3. Shape: Press mixture into prepared loaf pan, shaping into a rounded loaf. Make a shallow well down the center for even cooking.
4. First Bake: Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Make Glaze: While meatloaf bakes, mix 3/4 cup BBQ sauce with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.
6. Glaze and Finish: Remove meatloaf from oven, brush with half the BBQ glaze. Return to oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Rest and Serve: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.