Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade meatloaf topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. This comforting dish, filled with savory flavors and delightful aromas, is perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a hearty meal that brings everyone together. Let the rich, caramelized glaze take your classic meatloaf to the next level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for glaze)
- Optional: pinch of pepper flakes (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf in a baking pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and optional pepper flakes for the glaze.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf and reserve the rest.
- Bake for about 1 hour until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve drizzled with remaining glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg