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Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf

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A cozy, nostalgic meatloaf recipe featuring a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze that caramelizes to a glossy finish. Perfect for comforting dinners with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain, seasoned, or panko)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred, or any dairy/non-dairy milk)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (dark brown preferred)
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the glaze by stirring together brown sugar, ketchup, and yellow mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently by hand until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape the mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long and place it in a loaf pan or on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Spread the prepared brown sugar glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  6. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Halfway through baking, baste the top again with any remaining glaze.
  7. If the glaze darkens too quickly, loosely cover the meatloaf with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to avoid a tough texture. Use room temperature eggs for better binding. Apply glaze twice for a sticky, caramelized crust. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let meatloaf rest before slicing for moist, tender slices. Use a serrated knife for clean slicing. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers reheat best in a 300°F oven covered with foil.

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Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar glaze, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal, classic meatloaf, family dinner

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