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Description
This meatloaf with brown sugar glaze recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The glaze caramelizes beautifully during baking, creating a rich, flavorful crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a moister meatloaf, add 1/4 cup of grated zucchini or carrots to the meat mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the ground beef.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the glaze to your liking.
- Store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg