Brown Sugar Meatloaf features seasoned ground beef baked with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze that caramelizes on top.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef 80 percent lean
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan or baking sheet.
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Mix breadcrumbs and milk and let sit 5 minutes.
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Add ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix gently.
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Shape mixture into a loaf and place in pan.
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Stir ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
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Spread half the glaze over the loaf.
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Bake 40 minutes, then add remaining glaze.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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Rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.