Meatloaf and Coca Cola BBQ Sauce
A classic meatloaf recipe gets paired with homemade Coca Cola BBQ Sauce to make a hearty, comforting meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 1/4 cup green pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups coca cola
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup crackers, crushed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
For the BBQ Sauce:
- Saute the onion and green pepper in a saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil until softened. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a dish and set aside to cool slightly.
For the Meatloaf:
- While the BBQ sauce is simmering, place all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into a loaf and place it into a baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and pour 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce over the top and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 immersion blender
- 1 8x8- inch baking pan
- 1 large mixing bowl
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 26gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 834mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 6mg