Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Easy Meatloaf Recipe with the BEST Glaze. This dish features a juicy beef loaf topped with a sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes to perfection, making it an instant family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or as hearty sandwiches for lunch, this meatloaf is not only flavorful but also quick to prepare. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can put together a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Enjoy it hot from the oven or as leftovers the next day—it’s versatile enough to elevate any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or press into a greased loaf pan.
- For the glaze, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 45 minutes; brush on remaining glaze and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg