The first time we cooked meatloaf on a smoker, we were amazed by the flavor! 

Meatloaf is not something too many people get excited about. So what is it about this meatloaf that makes it so special? Well, for starters it’s gluten-free. Second, it’s smoked. When you think of smoked food you probably picture ribs or chicken, but not meatloaf. I’m here to change your mind.

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Meatloaf isn’t supposed to taste this good! 

It’s so easy to make.

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl
• Spread into a bread or cake pan
• Top with BBQ Sauce (This is the BBQ sauce that my family uses for everything!) 
• Put on the smoker between 250-300° F degrees for an hour or until the internal temp is 165° F degrees (My husband has used a combination of charcoal apple, cherry, or hickory wood). When smoking meatloaf, you want to smoke it low and slow, so the meat has an opportunity to absorb that smoky flavor. 

Side note–I always make this with mashed potatoes! Meatloaf and potatoes are sooooooooooo good! 

Meatloaf Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef (or half beef, half ground sausage)
• 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs or Gluten-Free oatmeal
• 3 Tablespoons ketchup
• 1-1/2 cup milk (can sub with almond milk, oat milk, etc.)
• 1 onion diced
• 2 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• BBQ sauce

In order to make this gluten-free I used organic certified gluten-free oatmeal. You could also use gluten-free bread crumbs. If you are not gluten-free you can use regular oatmeal or bread crumbs. 

If you do not have a smoker, you can still make this recipe in the oven, it will just taste like regular meatloaf. 

Meatloaf Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients, except BBQ sauce, together. I use a KitchenAid mixer to make this step go quickly and easily.
2. Add mixture to a bread pan.
3. Top with your favorite BBQ sauce
4. Bake in an oven at 350 F for 45 minutes or until the internal temp is 165 F. Or get a grill or smoker between 250-300 F and smoke the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

I garnished mine with green onions. My husband tells me I like green onions more than the average person, so that is optional.

NOTE: I usually make a double batch so if you make a double batch please note that it takes longer to cook on the smoker or in the oven. Also, If you make a single batch be sure to use a smaller pan. 

When cooking, grilling, or smoking any type of meat, it is important to make sure the meat is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature. This will also help ensure that you do not overcook and dry out the meat. Getting the temperature just right will optimize the flavor! We use a grilling digital meat thermometer, so we can always see the temperature and know right when it is done. 

Smoked BBQ Meatloaf (GF)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

A delicious and flavorful meatloaf.

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef (or half beef, half ground sausage)
• 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs or Gluten-Free oatmeal
• 3 Tablespoons ketchup
• 1-1/2 cup milk (can sub with almond milk, oat milk, etc.)
• 1 onion diced
• 2 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients, except BBQ sauce, together. I use a KitchenAid mixer to make this step go quickly and easily.
2. Add mixture to a bread pan.
3. Top with your favorite BBQ sauce
4. Bake in an oven at 350 F for 45 minutes or until the internal temp is 165 F. Or get a grill or smoker between 250-300 F and smoke the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

Enjoy!

-Anna

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