Description
This Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. The juicy meatloaf is seasoned with herbs and spices, then topped with a tangy glaze that adds a delicious sweet and sour kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
For the glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Meatloaf: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Shape into a loaf.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Bake: Spread half the glaze over meatloaf, bake for 45 minutes. Add remaining glaze, bake for another 15–20 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add ¼ cup grated carrot or zucchini to the meat mixture.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
