Ingredients
Meatloaf:
2 lbs ground beef (85/15)
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ medium red onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp Jack Daniels whiskey
2 tbsp Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub (or favorite beef rub)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup milk
6 oz pepper jack cheese, cut into strips
Sauce:
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup Jack Daniels whiskey
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat smoker to 225°F with hickory or oak wood.
In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients. Mix gently.
Spread half of the meat into a grill basket. Layer in cheese. Top with remaining meat and seal edges.
Mix sauce ingredients and pour over the meatloaf.
Smoke for 4 hours, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Servings: 6