Description
This Classic Glazed Meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze — perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for perfect juiciness)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional for depth)
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Step 2 – Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Mix gently with your hands — do not overwork the meat.
- Step 3 – Shape the Loaf: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape into an 8-inch loaf.
- Step 4 – Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. Spread half the glaze over the loaf.
- Step 5 – Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, then brush on remaining glaze. Continue baking 15–20 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Step 6 – Rest and Slice: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
💡 Pro Tip: Mixing ground beef with ground pork adds extra tenderness and flavor. Try pairing it with Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells for a full comfort-food feast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg