The Best Classic Meatloaf with a Sweet and Tangy Glaze
An amazing recipe for making the best classic meatloaf. It is made with lean ground beef, onions, and a few seasonings. Then we top it with the most flavorful sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- ½ onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (85%-90%)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ⅓ cup 79 ml milk
- ¾ cup 67.5 g Italian or seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste (I use 1 ½ tsp of Kosher salt)
- Pepper to taste (I use ¼ tsp)
Sweet Sauce
- ¾ cup 177 ml ketchup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat over to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Sauté the onion with the oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until tender. Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute. Let them cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix until combined. Do not overmix.
- Place the meat mixture into the lined loaf pan. Spread it with your hands until it is flat and even.
- Mix all of the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and spread it over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf for 55-60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing it and serving it.
Notes
- Do not overmix. I cannot emphasize this enough. Overmixing results in an incredibly tough and dry meatloaf.
- Let it rest before slicing. This helps the juices settle and it makes it easier to slice.
- You can also drizzle the pan drippings over the meatloaf slices right before you serve it.
- If you want to make this meatloaf on a baking sheet, you can use 80/20 ground beef.
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