Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf is a classic comfort dish featuring tender seasoned ground beef topped with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef 80/20
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 small onion finely diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme optional
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.
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Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
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Add ground beef eggs onion garlic Worcestershire sauce salt pepper and thyme. Mix gently until combined.
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Shape mixture into a loaf and place in pan or on baking sheet.
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Mix brown sugar ketchup and vinegar until smooth.
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Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
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Bake for 45 minutes then spread remaining glaze on top.
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Continue baking 15 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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Rest 10 minutes before slicing.