Looking for a delicious, hearty, and easy dinner idea? These Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches are the perfect solution! Juicy, flavorful, and packed with protein, they can be customized to suit any diet—classic, low-carb/keto, extra juicy, or diabetic-friendly.
Whether you’re cooking for the family, meal prepping for the week, or just craving a comforting sandwich, these meatloaf patties are simple to make and guaranteed to satisfy.
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🍔 1️⃣ Classic Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8
Ingredients
For Patties:
- 2 lbs ground beef 🥩
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1 tbsp minced garlic 🧄
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🌿
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs 🍞
- 1/4 cup ketchup 🍅
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp black pepper 🌶
- 1 tsp onion powder 🧅
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶
For Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup 🍅
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 🥫
- 1 tbsp mustard 🌭
Optional Toppings: Lettuce 🥬, tomato 🍅, pickles 🥒, cheese 🧀
Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 🥣 Mix Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- ✋ Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties and place them on the wire rack.
- 🥄 Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, and mustard. Spread evenly on top of each patty.
- 🍽 Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C). Broil for 2–3 minutes for a caramelized top.
- 🍔 Assemble Sandwiches: Place patties on buns and add optional toppings. Serve hot.
Nutrition (per sandwich):
- Calories: 320 kcal | Protein: 22 g | Carbs: 18 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 1 g
🥬 2️⃣ Low-Carb / Keto Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Same ingredients as Classic, replace buns with large lettuce leaves 🥬 or low-carb buns 🥯
Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat Oven: 400°F (200°C), wire rack over baking sheet.
- 🥣 Mix Patties: Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), ketchup, and spices.
- ✋ Shape Patties: Form into 8 patties and place on rack.
- 🥄 Prepare Sauce: Mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, and mustard. Spread on patties.
- 🍽 Bake: 30–35 minutes, broil 2–3 minutes.
- 🥬 Assemble: Wrap each patty in lettuce leaves or place on low-carb buns. Add toppings if desired.
Nutrition (per sandwich with lettuce wrap):
- Calories: 280 kcal | Protein: 22 g | Carbs: 6 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 2 g
Tip: Perfect for keto or low-carb diets without sacrificing flavor.
🥩 3️⃣ Extra Juicy BBQ Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Same as Classic
- Optional: 2 tbsp milk 🥛 to make patties extra juicy
Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat Oven: 400°F (200°C), wire rack over baking sheet.
- 🥣 Mix Patties: Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, spices, and optional milk.
- ✋ Shape Patties: Form 8 patties, place on wire rack.
- 🥄 Prepare Sauce: Mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard; spread on patties.
- 🍽 Bake: 30–35 minutes until cooked through, broil 2–3 minutes.
- 🍔 Assemble Sandwiches: Serve on buns with pickles, onions, or extra BBQ sauce.
Nutrition (per sandwich):
- Calories: 340 kcal | Protein: 22 g | Carbs: 19 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1 g
Tip: Milk keeps patties moist, ideal for kids and picky eaters.
💉 4️⃣ Diabetic-Friendly Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8
Ingredients
For Patties:
- 2 lbs lean ground beef 🥩
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1 tbsp minced garlic 🧄
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🌿
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1/4 cup almond flour 🌰 (instead of breadcrumbs)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup 🍅
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp black pepper 🌶
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶
For Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup 🍅
- 1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce 🥫
- 1 tbsp mustard 🌭
Optional: Whole-grain or low-carb buns for controlled blood sugar
Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat Oven: 400°F (200°C), wire rack on baking sheet.
- 🥣 Mix Patties: Combine all patty ingredients thoroughly.
- ✋ Shape Patties: Form 8 patties and place on wire rack.
- 🥄 Prepare Sauce: Mix sugar-free ketchup, BBQ, and mustard; spread on patties.
- 🍽 Bake: 30–35 minutes, broil 2–3 minutes.
- 🍔 Assemble: Serve on low-carb or whole-grain buns.
Nutrition (per sandwich):
- Calories: 300 kcal | Protein: 22 g | Carbs: 8 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 2 g
Tip: Low in sugar and carbs, safe for diabetics, while still delicious.
