Name: Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup milk; 2 egg; yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.75 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Classic Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze

classiccomfort-foodweeknight

15 minPrep55 minCook6Serves

Ingredients

2 poundsground beef
·breadcrumbs
¼ cupmilk
2egg
·yellow onion
3 clovesgarlic
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonblack pepper
¾ cupketchup
2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

Prep

01
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
02
Mince 3 cloves garlic.

Method

01
Preheat oven to 350°F.
02
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix.
03
Transfer mixture to a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, pressing gently to shape. Bake for 35 minutes.
04
While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the glaze: in a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
05
Remove meatloaf from oven and spread the glaze evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
06
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Spice Tips

For deeper flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or garlic powder to the meatloaf mixture. For a spicier glaze, stir in 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce. A pinch of dried oregano or thyme also complements the savory profile.