Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze
Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Glaze is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This dish combines tender ground beef with breadcrumbs and savory seasonings, all topped with a delightful tangy glaze made from ketchup and apple cider vinegar. It’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to pair it with various sides for a wholesome meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Enjoy leftovers the next day as they taste even better!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- 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 (plus additional for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For the glaze: ⅓ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan.
- For the glaze, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 45 minutes; add remaining glaze on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately one slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg