BBQ Meatloaf – Vegan
This BBQ meatloaf is ultra delicious and meaty! Its taste and texture may be realistic, even to carnivores, but it’s vegan. Yep, it really is.
I even had to double the recipe to make a bigger loaf, because my husband loves it so much.
Speaking of which…I forgot to add 5 minutes to the baking time, to factor in the larger size, so it looks a little pink in the middle. Still YUM!
Ok, ready to get started?
Ground meat for BBQ Meatloaf:
I used the Impossible Burger ground “beef” package. It has the most realistic taste and texture.
You can also use this other vegan ground- Beyond Beef, and it’s good too.
Homemade vegan ground “beef” is another option, if you prefer making it yourself.
I added green peppers and onions to my BBQ meatloaf. I like the taste they lend, but I honestly should have put in a lot less.
They can overwhelm the meatiness factor, so my instructions are for the lesser amount.
You can add more, less, or omit one or both. You can also add something completely different- like mushrooms or jalapeños.
Meatloaf is great when it comes to personalizing it to your own tastes, so experiment away.
That goes for the topping too. This time I added the BBQ sauce to the loaf, and I spread a layer of ketchup on top.
We thought the different flavor mix was fantastic, but you could add BBQ to both the inside and top.
Ohhh, and maybe with some onion or pineapple rings. They would caramelize into such deliciousness!
Ugh, I’m always making myself hungry. haha
Here is another great thing about this BBQ meatloaf. You can put it together in the morning, and bake it for an evening meal.
The flavors are even better, when they have a little more time to mingle. BUT they are still sooo good if you want to make and bake it at one time.
Above is my other meatloaf recipe. This one has lentils as the main ingredient.
I’ve included it in this post, because sometimes I will halve the lentil portion, and add the vegan ground beef to it.
The combination makes for a very hearty meatloaf, especially welcome during the colder months.
Both are also perfect for the holidays. Enjoy!
P.S. I have a new post with more Comfort Food recipes.
Vegan BBQ Meatloaf
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (12 ounce or 16 ounce) packages vegan ground beef, thawed
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/3 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce or ketchup for topping
Instructions
Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, 7- 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add to a large bowl, and cool until you can comfortably touch with your hand.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or coat with a little oil.
Line with parchment paper, with enough overhang to use to lift the meatloaf from the pan; set aside.
Once onion mixture is cool, add the vegan ground beef, egg, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Mix with a spoon or your hand until well incorporated, and the mixture can be formed into a ball. Place in pan, making a loaf shape.
Use a straight edge spatula, and push the meatloaf away from the pan walls. This allows more even baking.
Evenly brush the top with BBQ sauce. Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove pan to a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Lift the meatloaf out by the overhangs, and place on a platter.
Using a large spatula, gently lift the meatloaf off the parchment paper while pulling the paper out. Slice and serve.
Notes
I usually halve the recipe. Bake in an 8 x 4 inch pan, BBQ inside 1/4 cup, and topping 1/3 cup. Bake for 30 minutes.
Save room for dessert… you’re going love this tender and spicy Gingerbread with Espresso Buttercream.
P.S. Here is another holiday dinner you check out, if you love Lasagna.
Note: I have a new post up. It’s the easy Pickled Onions in the photo above.
