Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze Dinner
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze Dinner that’s perfect for your next family gathering or holiday meal. This easy recipe features juicy ground beef blended with aromatic onions and garlic, all topped off with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ideal for both kids and adults, this dish serves as a satisfying centerpiece that brings everyone together around the dinner table. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers in sandwiches, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for meatloaf)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, ketchup for glaze, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for about 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, add the remaining glaze and continue baking for another 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg