Copycat Boston Market Meatloaf (Air Fryer or Oven)
Description
The famous Boston Market meatloaf made at home — ground beef and pork with a tangy hickory ketchup glaze mixed in and spread on top. Works in the air fryer or a conventional oven.
Ingredients
Hickory Ketchup Glaze
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce, hickory-smoked
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Meatloaf
- 1¼ pounds ground beef, 80/20
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, dried onion, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Add ¾ cup of the glaze and mix by hand just until evenly combined. Do not overmix.
- Grease a loaf pan. Press the mixture in evenly, flatten the top, and spread the remaining glaze over the surface.
- Air fryer: preheat to 350°F, place the pan in the basket, and cook 35 to 45 minutes. Oven: preheat to 350°F and bake on a rimmed sheet 55 to 65 minutes. Tent with foil if the top browns early.
- Cook until an instant-read thermometer in the center registers 160°F.
- Drain off rendered fat, rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Equipment
- Loaf pan or mini loaf pans
- Instant-read thermometer
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Pan fit (air fryer): an 8x4-inch pan fits most 6-quart baskets. Measure first, or use two mini loaf pans.
- Use a thermometer. Meatloaf color doesn't indicate doneness.
- 80/20 beef. Leaner grinds cook up dry.
- For the full restaurant plate, spoon brown gravy over the sliced loaf before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg