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Best Classic Meatloaf With A Sweet And Tangy Glaze Recipe

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Tender, flavorful meatloaf topped with a sweet and tangy glaze! Perfect for family dinners, easy to make, and endlessly adaptable.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

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  • Meatloaf:
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (85%-90%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Coles Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ⅓ cup (79 ml) milk
  • ¾ cup (67.5 g) breadcrumbs
  • Salt to taste (e.g., 1½ tsp kosher salt)
  • Pepper to taste (e.g., ¼ tsp)
  • Sweet Sauce:
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) ketchup
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your loaf pan with parchment paper—trust me, this saves you a lot of frustration later.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Let this mixture cool completely before adding it to the meat mixture (hot onions can partially cook the eggs, and no one wants that).
  3. Mix the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooled onions and garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands or a fork, but don’t overmix—it can make the meatloaf dense.
  4. Shape and glaze: Press the meat mixture evenly into your prepared loaf pan. Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl, then spread it generously over the top of the meatloaf.
  5. Bake: Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. Check the internal temperature—it should read 160°F for perfectly cooked meat.
  6. Rest, then slice: Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute, so each slice is moist and flavorful.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for about 6-8 servings, but it’s easy to adjust. For a smaller loaf, halve the ingredients and bake in a smaller pan, checking for doneness around the 40-minute mark. Doubling the recipe? Use two loaf pans or shape the mixture into one large loaf on a baking sheet—just increase the cooking time slightly and check the temperature often.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

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