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Moist Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe with Tangy Ketchup Glaze

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A moist and tangy meatloaf featuring brown sugar inside the meat and a tangy ketchup glaze, perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) ground beef (85% lean recommended for juiciness)
  • 1 cup (90g) breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free milk as substitute)
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ½ cup (120g) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ¼ cup brown sugar, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. Mix gently with hands or a spoon until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9×5 inch loaf pan or shape on a rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Brush half of the ketchup glaze evenly over the top of the loaf.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Brush the remaining glaze over the loaf and bake for another 15 minutes.
  9. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice and serve, spooning any glaze from the pan over each serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep the loaf tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness at 160°F. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing to retain moisture. If glaze darkens too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning. Can substitute ingredients for dietary needs.

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Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar meatloaf, ketchup glaze, comfort food, easy meatloaf, moist meatloaf, family dinner

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