Description
A juicy, family-friendly meatloaf glazed with a sweet-tangy topping that caramelizes to perfection, perfect for weeknight dinners or sandwiches the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet for a free-form loaf or press into a loaf pan for a neatly shaped loaf.
- Assemble the Dish: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze. Spread half the glaze evenly over the top of the formed loaf.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the loaf and brush the remaining glaze over the top. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Finishing Touches: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes so juices redistribute and the loaf holds together when sliced.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the meatloaf and serve warm with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your preferred sides. Leftover slices make great sandwiches.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense loaf.
- Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to keep slices intact and juicy.
- Brush extra glaze halfway through cooking for a deeper caramelized finish.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet if you prefer fat to drain away rather than using a loaf pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: meatloaf, glazed meatloaf, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, juicy meatloaf