Glazed Meatloaf
Savory, tender beef loaf baked with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, flavorful crust.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef · 80/20
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg · beaten
- 1/2 cup yellow onion · finely diced
- 2 garlic · minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup · divided
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar · packed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1
Soak the breadcrumbs
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid.
- 2
Mix the meatloaf base
Add the ground beef, beaten egg, diced onion, minced garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Gently mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 3
Shape the loaf
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Transfer the meat mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape it into a uniform loaf, about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
- 4
Apply the glaze
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup and the packed brown sugar. Spread this sweet and tangy glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- 5
Bake the meatloaf
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature at the center reaches 160°F and the glaze is caramelized.
- 6
Rest and slice
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
