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Erin Lynch

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October 7, 2025

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This Boston Market Meatloaf (Copycat Recipe) tastes just like they make at Boston Market – It’s kicked up with a BBQ sauce and ketchup glaze that tastes so amazing!

Sliced BOSTON MARKET meatloaf in serving tray with green beans and mashed potatoes.

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I’m on a definite comfort food kick this week. First was this yummy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, then Tomato Bisque Soup, and now Meatloaf.

This recipe was originally published in 2014. It was updated in 2020 to add new photographs. The original recipe remains the same. Enjoy! 

Making dishes like this always makes me feel a little bit like I’m on an episode of Leave it to Beaver. But hey, classics are classics for a reason… They’re yummy! What are some of your favorite old-school comfort food recipes?

This version is a copycat of Boston Market’s famed meatloaf.

It’s got a nice thick ribbon of a barbequey-ketchup running down the middle. It’s sliced into eight portions halfway through cooking, allowing for that sauce to penetrate each slice. It also helps to make sure that the loaf cooks uniformly.

Of course the end pieces are always my favorite! Those usually get eaten first, and the rest saved for leftovers.

Ingredients for BOSTON MARKET meatloaf in mixing bowl.
Unbaked meatloaf in pan.
Pan of meatloaf covered with foil.
Half baked meatloaf in pan before slicing.
Half baked meatloaf after slicing and drizzling on tomato sauce.
Finished baked meatloaf in loaf pan.

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Wine Pairings for Meatloaf:

  •  Try a red that’s robust but not too tannic. A Zinfandel or Merlot would pair perfectly.

Tips for Making Boston Market Meatloaf:

  • Don’t overwork the meat mixture, this will make your meatloaf tough.
  • A meatloaf pan ($10) is a handy little gadget that you may not own yet. They’re great because the perforations allow for the fat to drain while it’s baking. Plus, it’s got a nifty lift out tray that makes removing the loaf from the pan so simple!
  • To complete the upscale TV dinner experience, serve dinner on these fun trays !!! Oh hi retro night!
Sliced BOSTON MARKET meatloaf on serving platter.

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Sliced BOSTON MARKET meatloaf in serving tray with green beans and mashed potatoes.

What to Serve with Boston Market Meatloaf:

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Parmesan Crusted Delicata Squash
  • Smashed Potatoes
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Asparagus
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • More → 35+ BEST sides for meatloaf

If you loved this meatloaf recipe – be sure to try my Air Fryer Meatloaf too!

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Boston Market Meatloaf Recipe

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Sliced BOSTON MARKET meatloaf in serving tray with green beans and mashed potatoes.

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Boston Market Meatloaf (Copycat Recipe)

This Boston Market Meatloaf (Copycat Recipe) tastes just like they make at Boston Market – It’s kicked up with a barbeque ketchup sauce that tastes so amazing!
4.98 from 49 votes
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Serves 4 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until bubbling, stirring constantly, and remove from heat.
  • Add all but 2 Tablespoons of this mixture to the ground beef in a large mixing bowl, along with the flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and ground pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Place mixture in a loaf pan. Wrap tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. 
  • Using a spatula to hold the meatloaf in the pan, drain the fat. 
  • While still in the pan, slice the meatloaf into 8 slices. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the meatloaf, in a stream down the center.
  • Return the sliced meatloaf to the oven, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe by Todd Wilbur and his book Even More Top Secret Recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 5mg
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62 responses

  1. Showhan
    March 8, 2015

    Magical recipe !! Love this and seems to make easy though this recipe looks amazingly delicious. I Can’t wait to try making this on later today.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      March 8, 2015

      Thank you! It’s a really yummy meatloaf! I always hope for leftovers!

      Reply
    2. Maria
      August 9, 2019

      Can I make this recipe without flour ?

      Reply
    3. Susan
      December 21, 2020

      5 stars
      I made this a while ago and it was a big hit.. definitely like Boston Market’s meatloaf, says my family. I am going to try it with the plant-based Impossible Burger “meat” this week!

      Reply
      1. Erin
        December 26, 2020

        My dad makes this with Impossible all the time and he says it turns out great! Enjoy!

        Reply
  2. Geri Taylor
    April 5, 2015

    Looks delicious and since my grandchildren love Boston Market meatloaf I will be making this soon! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Erin
      April 5, 2015

      I hope you and the grandkids LOVE it Geri! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kathy
    May 29, 2015

    I made this tonight. Not only was it easy to make, it was delicious and a big hit with our family of 5.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      May 29, 2015

      So happy to hear that Kathy 🙂 It’s always a bit difficult to please EVERYONE in the family!

      Reply
  4. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
    June 3, 2015

    I love that the sauce runs down the middle of this meatloaf. There can never be too much sauce!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      June 3, 2015

      That’s the best part, right Ashley?! Ooohhh… That and the crispy edges!

      Reply
  5. Sasha Jamison
    April 4, 2018

    5 stars
    Folks, I made this recipe pretty much as written, excepting for the specified brand of BBQ sauce, and a 1/4 tsp of Garlic powder.. As I live in Costa Rica, our beef here is quite lean, so 1 used about 1 pound of ground beef, and 1/2 pound of ground pork. I used 2 Tbsp of Cattleman’s Carolina Tangy Gold for the BBQ sauce. I will definitely make this again, pretty much as I wrote here, but will save a bit more sauce for the final baking cycle, and will make some sort of gravy….

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    1. Maria
      August 9, 2019

      Can I make it without using flour ?

      Reply
      1. Erin
        August 19, 2019

        Hi Maria – Yes, you can make this without the flour.

        Reply
  6. Jay Capo
    July 9, 2018

    5 stars
    I used to work for Boston Market. I loved their meatloaf sandwich with mayo and cheddar only. But when I worked there, I made my own sandwiches. If I go there now and order one the bread is cold and the meatloaf isn’t exactly hot either. But I still enjoy it.
    I made this recipe and used it to make meatloaf sandwiches with good rolls, mayo and cheddar cheese. Let me tell you, it brought me back! Delicious recipe. And the weirdest thing is it was better without bread crumbs. This recipe here calls for 6 TBS of flour, no breast crumbs. I was a little leery at first but I had faith in the person who posted this. Like I said, delicious! This was exactly what I was hoping for.
    What a keeper recipe! Thank you Erin!

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    1. Erin
      July 9, 2018

      Wow – What a great comment to receive Jay! I’m so happy to hear that you loved the recipe Jay and I really appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

      Reply
  7. Helmer Arnold
    July 13, 2018

    5 stars
    Looks delicious this Boston Market meatloaf I will be making this soon! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. MARY
    September 13, 2018

    5 stars
    My family love Boston Market meatloaf I will be making this weekend! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Terry
    September 13, 2018

    5 stars
    Easy recipe! I am try making this on later today. and I will invite some my friend enjoying with me. Thank you so much this your post sharing.

    Reply
  10. Forrest Aldrich
    September 15, 2018

    5 stars
    Interesting is the use of flour instead of bread crumbs. This approach seems much simpler and would provide more “glue” for the meat to stick together — instead of crumbs and eggs. I might apply a little more of the ketchup mixture to the cooking meat. Can someone comment on the use of flour, if I’m correct? I am making this tonight and maybe I should have waited to post until after, but I’m very curious 🙂

    Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
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