This barbecued meat loaf was made during the evaluation of Weber's on the Grill iPhone app.
The addition of grilled Shitake mushrooms turned up the flavor a notch by adding a welcome earthy tone.
This meat loaf may not be as good as Mama use to make, but there will be nothing but praise when you serve this dish to your guests..
- 12 Shitake Mushrooms, about 6 ounces total, each 1-1/2 to 2 inches across
- Extra-Virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground fresh black pepper
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
Prepare the grill for direct and indirect cooking over medium heat (350 to 450-degrees F)
Remove and discard the tough stems from the mushrooms and then generously brush them with oil. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the mushrooms over direct medium heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until barely tender, 6 to 7 minutes, turning once or twice. When cool enough to handle, cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch pieces.
In a medium bowl combine the bread crumbs and milk, mix well, and let stand while combining the rest of the ingredients, including the mushrooms and soaked bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly but do not overwork. Form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. Place the loaf in the middle of a disposable aluminum pan. Grill over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed, for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes of grilling, brush the barbecue sauce over the top and sides of the meat loaf and continue to grill over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed, until the internal temperature reaches 160-degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes more. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch slices and serve with additional barbecue sauce.
The end result of this recipe should have you curious about what other tasty goodies Weber's on the Grill iPhone app has in store for your grill.
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