Description
A comforting classic meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1/4 cup of finely diced bell pepper to the meat mixture.
- Ensure you don’t overmix the meatloaf ingredients to keep it tender.
- You can substitute half of the ground beef with ground pork or veal for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg