Grilled Meatloaf

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 80mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill to medium. In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, half-and-half, onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the beef sirloin and chuck and mix until just combined.

Stack two 2-foot-long sheets of heavy-duty foil. Coat the top sheet with cooking spray. Place the meat mixture on top and shape into a 5-by-8-inch rectangular loaf. Fold up the sides of the top foil sheet to make a sturdy package. Turn the package a half-turn and fold in the sides of the bottom foil sheet to seal the meatloaf.

Place the package on the grill, cover and grill for 35 minutes; turn the package over and grill until the meatloaf is firm to the touch, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes, then unwrap and let stand for another 5 minutes before slicing.

Tip
Ground beef should never come to room temperature -- whether at home or in the store. Pick it up just before hitting the checkout line; the package should feel cold.