Smoked Meatloaf

A delicious smoked meatloaf recipe that is full of smoked flavor and cheese! This Traeger Meatloaf is smoked one your pellet grill and is amazing. It’s a fun twist on your traditional meatloaf recipe that will have you always making yours on your electric smoker! Once you try this you’ll never want it any other way. So simple and delicious. It’s a great easy, beginner recipe, but yet so flavorful that even the seasoned pro will love this!

Everyone loved these Cheesy BBQ Smoked Meatloaf and Mini Smoked Meatloaf Recipe, in fact, it was so good everyone was asking for more! So I knew it was time for another delicious recipe. I know you’ll like this smoked meatloaf as much as the mini’s!

It’s easy to make so if you’re new to a smoker, or an old pro, you’re going to love this tender meatloaf that is smoked right on your grill!

When my husband took this Smoked Meatloaf off the smoker I couldn’t wait to dig in.

Seriously, you guys, the aroma of it alone had me drooling.

Then I took a bit of it and I will NEVER be making meatloaf another way.

The flavor from it being smoked on our favorite Traeger took it to a whole new level!

Ingredients for Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

• Meat – We mix together ground beef, ground pork and bacon.
• Binder – To hold this meatloaf together we use eggs, Italian Panko bread crumbs and milk.
• Seasonings – A perfect blend of seasoned salt, garlic powder and black pepper to make it mouthwatering.
• Yellow onion – You can use frozen diced onions to save on time.
• Cheddar cheese – Grab a loaf and grate it yourself and it will melt better.

Steps to Prepare

1. Preheat the smoker to 325 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients, do not over-mix or your meatloaf will become tough. Shape into a loaf.
3. Place on smoker and smoke for about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Remove from smoker, slice and enjoy!

Expert Tips!

• You can make this ahead by prepping the meatloaf up to a day before you smoke it. Simply mix the ingredients together, shape into the meatloaf and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to smoke.
• Sweet fruit woods like apple or cherry are great wood chips for this recipe, but you could also use a competition blend.
• Another option is to freeze the meatloaf before smoking. Make the meatloaf and freeze it raw. Then thaw when you’re ready to cook the loaf.
• If your meatloaf is falling apart there isn’t enough binder i.e. bread crumbs or eggs.
• We recommend using a wireless thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of your meatloaf easily.
• Any easy trick is to buy a rack to place the meatloaf on and then you can place that rack right onto the smoker rack. This means you don’t have to transfer your meatloaf onto the smoker rack and there’s less chance of it falling apart. Then just remove the rack and bring inside to slice when it’s done! You can use any pan you have it just has to have holes on the bottom, like a grill pan, so the smoke can circulate all around the meatloaf.
• Exact cook times will vary depending on the thickness of your meatloaf and smokers. Always cook to temperature, not exact time.
• Leftovers will keel in the refrigerator for four to five days. If you think it will be a while before it’s eaten, just wrap it well and tuck it into the freezer. Well wrapped and sealed, it will last up to three months. When you’re ready for a great meatloaf sandwich, you know what to do!

Smoke Ring

As we cut into this fabulous Traeger Meatloaf my husband was telling me all about how it had a “smoke ring”.

I was just like whatever that is, I want a piece of deliciousness!

Apparently, it’s good when it has a smoke ring! It’s considered the “hallmark” of great barbecue and is a region of pink colored meat in the outermost 8-10 millimeters of smoked meats. You can see it in the picture above!

We now you have the BEST Meatloaf recipe you will ever make and the key is making it on your pellet grill to get the flavor.

I mean, it has a “smoke ring” obviously it’s a winner!

What to serve with Smoked Meatloaf

• Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread
• Grilled Corn Salad
• Best Ever Potato Salad
• Smoked Baked Potatoes
• Smoked Strawberry Crisp

Don’t forget, comment below and let me know how much you love this meal! Post a picture on Instagram and be sure to tag me so I can see it too!

I’m loving all of your delicious foodie photos! You can find me at @gimmesomegrilling or just #gimmesomegrilling – if you hashtag me, I’ll get to see it that way too!

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Smoked Meatloaf

This Traeger Meatloaf is smoked on your electric smoker and full of flavor! It's takes your favorite traditional meatloaf recipe with cheese and gives it an amazing flavor!

4.93 from 13 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smoked Meatloaf, Traeger Meatloaf

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 709kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
• 2 eggs whisked
• 1/2 c. Italian Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 c. yellow onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 c. cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

• Preheat and prepare electric smoker to 325 degrees F. according to manufacturer's directions.
  
• In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Shape into a loaf.
  
• Place on smoker and smoke until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F which should take about 1 1/2 hours.
  
• Remove from smoker, slice and serve immediately.
  

Notes

Expert Tips

• We recommend using a wireless thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of your meatloaf easily.
• Any easy trick is to buy a rack to place the meatloaf on and then you can place that rack right onto the smoker rack. This means you don't have to transfer your meatloaf onto the smoker rack and there's less chance of it falling apart. Then just remove the rack and bring inside to slice when it's done! You can use any pan you have it just has to have holes on the bottom, like a grill pan, so the smoke can circulate all around the meatloaf.
• Exact cook times will vary depending on the thickness of your meatloaf and smokers. Always cook to temperature, not exact time.

Make Ahead Tips!

Absolutely! You can make it in the morning and just tuck it into the refrigerator until you're ready to cook in the afternoon. Can you freeze meatloaf before cooking? You can do that too! Make the meatloaf and freeze it raw. Then thaw when you're ready to cook the loaf.

Why does my meatloaf fall apart?

It will fall apart because there isn't enough binder i.e. bread crumbs or eggs. Either will result in a loaf that falls apart.

Wood Chips or Pellet Flavors

Sweet fruit woods like apple or cherry are great for this recipe, but you could also use a competition blend.

Leftovers

Meatloaf will keep in the refrigerator for four to five days. If you think it will be a while before it's eaten, just wrap it well and tuck it into the freezer. Well wrapped and sealed, it will last up to three months. When you're ready for a great meatloaf sandwich, you know what to do!

Nutrition

Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1582mg | Potassium: 497mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 3mg