The leftovers make outstanding sandwiches.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1pound lean (15% fat) ground beef
  • 1 1/2cups fresh breadcrumbs made from french bread
  • 1cup chopped onion
  • 2large eggs
  • 1/3cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4cups bottled barbecue sauce

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl. Add 3/4 cup barbecue sauce; mix until just blended. Pack mixture into 8 1/2×4 1/2×2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Spread remaining 1/2 cup sauce over top.
    Bake meat loaf until top feels firm and thermometer inserted into center registers 160&eacute, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Slice meat loaf thickly and serve.