Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup yellow onion (diced)
  • ¼ cup bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon BBQ Sauce
  • ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup crushed Ritz (or Italian breadcrumbs)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
  • ½ cup ketchup (plus more for serving)
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and peppers for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Remove and let cool.
  • Combine Wet ingredients: Whisk together the egg, milk, mustard, ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the Ritz crackers, then add the cooled onions/peppers/garlic. Add the ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Don’t overwork the meat or it will become tough.
  • Form into loaves: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts and mold them into 5-inch loaves. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (preferably a sheet that has raised edges to avoid overflow from drippings.) Combine the glaze ingredients and brush half of it over the meatloaf.
  • Bake Once/Remove Grease: Bake for 25 minutes and carefully remove it from the oven, there will be grease to remove. To do this, carefully transfer each meatloaf to a new parchment paper lined baking sheet using a spatula. OR, transfer to a plate and replace the original baking sheet with new parchment paper. (See PRO tips in notes section for an alternative method of handling the grease.)
  • Bake Twice: Brush remaining glaze on top of the meatloaf. Bake for 15 more minutes, the internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
  • Serve: I like to brush a little more ketchup on top prior to serving. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans or roasted carrots.