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Grilled Mesquite Meatloaf

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Unlike regular meatloaf, which is baked in an oven, this version is grilled over mesquite to form a nice crust and smoky flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 1 tsp salt, plus a pinch
  • 3 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1 pound (450 g) ground chuck (20% fat)
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • ½ pound (225 g) charcoal briquets
  • 1 cup soaked mesquite chips

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of kosher salt, and cook until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add garlic and cook until garlic reaches a golden color.
  3. 3
    Add celery and cook until lightly browned around edges. Set aside until cool.
  4. 4
    Mix together ground chuck, onion mixture, lemon juice, pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and breadcrumbs. Shape into a 3½ x 7½-inch loaf about 2 inches thick. Brush with ketchup and set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat charcoal in a large chimney starter. Once hot, evenly distribute around the bottom of the grill and mix with mesquite. Reapply the grate and place the loaf on top.
  6. 6
    Grill, covered, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (72˚C).
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve thick slices with mashed potatoes, roast vegetables, and gravy.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Grilling

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Grilled_Mesquite_Meatloaf