Description
Smoky, cheesy, and packed with classic pizza flavors, this Traeger Pizza Meatloaf is a delicious twist on two comfort food favorites. Juicy meat layered with pepperoni and mozzarella, then topped with a rich tomato herb sauce — it’s everything you love about pizza in meatloaf form.
Ingredients
Meat:
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2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
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1 pound Italian sausage
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
Filling:
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12 slices pepperoni
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4 slices fresh mozzarella
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1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, separated
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4 leaves fresh basil
Sauce:
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1/8 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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Remaining San Marzano tomatoes (from the filling)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat pellet grill or oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Make the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix gently.
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Form the loaf base: Shape half the meat mixture into a thick disc on a baking sheet.
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Add filling: Layer with pepperoni, mozzarella, 3–4 whole San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Top and seal: Flatten the other half of the meat mixture and press over the top. Seal edges well.
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Smoke or bake for 1 hour at 275°F.
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Make the sauce: In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add the remaining tomatoes, salt, oregano, and sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, crushing tomatoes slightly.
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Increase grill/oven to 300°F. Brush meatloaf with sauce and cook for another 30–40 minutes, or until internal temp hits 160°F (71°C).
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Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra sauce on top.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture or sauce.
You can prep the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American