Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze
Make Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze, an American dinner recipe with lean ground beef (85/15), large egg, plain breadcrumbs. It has about 1 hour 15 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze is an American dinner recipe that takes about 1 hour 15 min, makes 6 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonClassic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.
How to make Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients (ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper). Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into a free-form loaf on the prepared baking sheet, or press it evenly into the loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard) until well combined.
- Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and generously spread about two-thirds of the glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached and the glaze is slightly caramelized. If using a loaf pan, you may need to drain excess fat halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with the remaining glaze on the side.
Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze FAQ
How do I make Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze?
Make Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze?
The main ingredients include lean ground beef (85/15), large egg, plain breadcrumbs, milk (whole or 2%), yellow onion. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze take?
This recipe takes about 1 hour 15 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic American Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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