Description

This Traeger Pizza Meatloaf is a smoky, savory twist on two classic comfort foods. Juicy ground beef and Italian sausage are stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella, then smoked to perfection and topped with a homemade San Marzano tomato sauce. It’s pizza night meets meatloaf magic—right off your Traeger grill!

Ingredients

Scale

Meat Mixture

2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
1 pound Italian sausage
2 eggs
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

Filling

12 slices pepperoni
4 slices fresh mozzarella
1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, separated
4 leaves fresh basil

Sauce

⅛ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
Remaining San Marzano tomatoes (from above)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatloaf

Preheat Traeger or smoker to 225°F (107°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until well combined, but don’t overwork the meat.
On a sheet of parchment or plastic wrap, flatten the meat mixture into a large rectangle (~¾ inch thick).
Layer pepperoni, mozzarella slices, 4–5 tablespoons of the canned San Marzano tomatoes (drained), and fresh basil over the center.
Carefully roll the meat into a loaf, sealing the edges to keep filling inside. Transfer to a baking sheet or grill-safe tray.

Smoke the Meatloaf

Place meatloaf on Traeger and smoke at 225°F for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the internal temp reaches ~130–135°F.

Prepare the Sauce

While the meatloaf smokes, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Crush the remaining San Marzano tomatoes by hand or with a spoon, then add to the pan. Stir in salt, oregano, and sugar (if using). Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish and Serve

Once meatloaf hits ~130°F, brush it generously with the tomato sauce. Increase grill temp to 350°F and cook another 20–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra sauce spooned over each slice.

Notes

Use a loaf pan or shape-free form on foil for more smoky surface.

Feel free to add mushrooms, olives, or other favorite pizza toppings to the filling.

Leftovers make fantastic meatloaf sandwiches!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Smoking / Traeger Grill
Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired

Keywords: pizza meatloaf, Traeger meatloaf, smoked meatloaf, stuffed meatloaf, pepperoni meatloaf