Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Perfect Brown Sugar Meatloaf: 50 Years of Flavor. This delightful twist on a classic American dish combines ground beef with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and promises to be a hit among both kids and adults alike. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, fresh greens, or roasted vegetables for a comforting meal that also makes delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- For the glaze, whisk together ketchup and brown sugar until smooth.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf before baking.
- Bake for 45 minutes; then add the remaining glaze and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 603mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg