Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 small onion, small diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup finely crushed Ritz Cracker crumbs

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C
  • Lightly spray a 9×5 loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Spread the brown sugar into the bottom of the pan evenly. Top the brown sugar with the BBQ sauce. Set the pan aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients and using your hands mix everything together evenly. Try not to over work the meat, which will result in a dense loaf.
  • Place the meat on top of the BBQ sauce and press evenly into the pan.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 60-70 minutes until the juices run clear or a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°F/70°C.
  • Allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes. Drain the excess fat and transfer the meat to a platter to serve.