Homestyle Meatloaf Classic Glaze (Print version)

Ground beef and onions baked with a rich ketchup glaze for classic homestyle flavor.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2 pounds ground beef
02 - 1 cup finely chopped onion
03 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Glaze

09 - 1/2 cup ketchup
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to reach temperature while preparing other components.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Blend until just incorporated; do not overwork the mixture.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press gently to form an even thickness.
04 - In a small bowl, blend ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
05 - Spread the glaze evenly over the top surface of the formed loaf.
06 - Position the loaf in the oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until cooked through and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is achieved.
07 - Remove meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Comes together in one bowl and bakes hands off
  • Coats each bite in a rich sweet tangy glaze that everyone loves
  • Moist and tender never dry
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and leftovers always reheat well
  • Customizable with whatever spices or veggies are in your fridge
  • Satisfyingly hearty for both kids and adults
03 -
  • Do not skip resting After baking always let your meatloaf sit for ten minutes This helps keep every slice intact
  • If you like a crispier edge bake your meatloaf freeform on a sheet pan instead of in a loaf pan
  • For even moisture avoid pressing your mixture too tightly and always mix gently with your hands
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