Description
Indulge in this comforting classic meatloaf that is sure to become a family favorite. This tender and flavorful dish combines ground beef with a delightful sweet and tangy glaze, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or simply cozy nights at home. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can customize this meatloaf by mixing in ground chicken or turkey and your choice of vegetables. Its versatility ensures that everyone will find something to love. Plus, enjoy the satisfying leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (or a mix of chicken/turkey)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter for 3–4 minutes, add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions, ground beef, milk, eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a loaf pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- After 40 minutes of baking, spoon the glaze over the meatloaf and return it to the oven for an additional 20–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg