How to Make Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that never goes out of style. It's a hearty, satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. There are countless variations of meatloaf out there, but one that stands out for its sweet and savory flavors is Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze.

This recipe takes the traditional meatloaf and elevates it with the addition of brown sugar and a tangy ketchup glaze. The result is a deliciously moist and fl...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 327mg