Grilled Meat Loaf

Name: Grilled Meat Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 loaves (4 servings each).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef; Additional ketchup, optional

Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and “bake” them on a grill. Ketchup brushed over the meat lends a little sweetness to each slice. —Catherine Carpenter, Barnesville, Ohio

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
Additional ketchup, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves. Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil in center of grill. Place meat loaves on foil (do not seal foil).
Prepare grill for indirect heat; grill meat, covered, over indirect medium heat for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Brush tops with additional ketchup if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.