Grilled Meat Loaf

Name: Grilled Meat Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 loaves (4 servings each)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Grill: 50 min. + standing

Yield 2 loaves (4 servings each)

Test Kitchen Approved

Skip the oven and head to the grill! This grilled meat loaf recipe is a spin on everyone's favorite nostalgic comfort food. Brush ketchup over the meat loaf for an extra bit of tangy sweetness.

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2 loaves.
Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill loaves on a piece of heavy-duty foil (do not seal foil around loaves), covered, over indirect medium heat for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. If desired, brush tops with additional ketchup. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 223 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and bake them on a grill. Ketchup brushed over the meat lends a little sweetness to each slice. —Catherine Carpenter, Barnesville, Ohio

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