This recipe marries the classic comfort of meatloaf with the sweet richness of a brown sugar glaze, creating a dish that’s not only flavorful but also incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 pounds ground beef, preferably a mixture of 80% lean and 20% fat
1 cup breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned
1/2 cup chopped onion, preferably yellow
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, red or green
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk, preferably whole
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard, yellow or Dijon
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the meatloaf mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard. Mix until just combined.
Shape the meatloaf: Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
Make the glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
Glaze the meatloaf: Pour half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake: Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Add more glaze: In the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the remaining glaze over the top.
Cool and slice: Let the meatloaf cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
