Upside-Down Barbecue Meatloaf

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Upside-Down Barbecue Meatloaf.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C).

2. Step 2

   In a spacious mixing bowl, take your very cold ground beef and sprinkle in some salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, celery salt, chipotle chile powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

3. Step 3

   Get your hands in there and mix everything together until all the flavors are beautifully blended.

4. Step 4

   Next, add in the fine, dry bread crumbs, a beaten egg, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

5. Step 5

   Stir it all up until the mixture is well combined and holds together nicely.

6. Step 6

   Now, grab a loaf pan and spread a generous layer of barbecue sauce evenly across the bottom—this will add a delicious touch to your meatloaf.

7. Step 7

   Carefully transfer the meat mixture into the loaf pan, pressing it down gently to shape it into a lovely loaf on top of that barbecue goodness.

8. Step 8

   Pop the loaf pan into your preheated oven and let it bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

9. Step 9

   You’ll know it’s ready when there’s no pink left in the center, and an instant-read thermometer shows at least 160°F (70°C).

10. Step 10

    Once it’s cooked to perfection, take a moment to drain any excess fat from the pan.

11. Step 11

    Then, flip the pan onto a serving plate, allowing the barbecue sauce to cascade over the top like a delicious waterfall.

12. Step 12

    Let your meatloaf rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into it and serving.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy the delightful flavors and the smiles around the table!.