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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Meatloaf You’ll Love

This Brown Sugar Meatloaf is a comforting classic filled with sweetness and tang, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use a mix with some fat for moisture.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain breadcrumbs or crushed crackers work.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Buttermilk or water can substitute.
  • 1 large Egg For binding.
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped; shallots can be used.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Base of the glaze.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Pack it tightly.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce For added umami.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • spatula
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to create the glaze.
  5. Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Spread remaining glaze over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatloaf ingredients. Use slightly wet hands when forming the loaf to prevent sticking.

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