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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. Judith Gilkerson
    January 10, 2023

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and have made it several times! It’s not the recipe of meatloaf the restaurant makes now which is also good. I’d love to have that one as well, but I’ll keep making this cause my husband is a picky eater and he likes it! Ty

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    1. Erin
      January 11, 2023

      Thank you Judith!

      Reply
  2. Anne
    March 25, 2025

    5 stars
    Had all ingredients on hand very easy to make and the best meatloaf I’ve made

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    1. Erin Lynch
      March 25, 2025

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  3. Anne
    April 1, 2025

    5 stars
    Love this Boston Market meatloaf.Made the 1x recipe .Do you use the same size pan if you make 2x or 3x the quantity listed

    Reply
  4. rebecca
    August 14, 2025

    5 stars
    best meat loaf recipe

    Reply
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