Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze Recipe. This dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or simply satisfying your cravings for something hearty and delicious. With tender ground beef, savory seasonings, and a sweet-tangy glaze that elevates every bite, this meatloaf is sure to become a household favorite. It’s easy to prepare and offers great versatility—serve it with creamy mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, or even as a flavorful sandwich filling with leftovers. Enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as this classic dish bakes to perfection!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup (¼ cup), salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients: ketchup (⅓ cup), brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes; spread remaining glaze on top and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg