Entrée: United States – Glazed Meatloaf with Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze

Serving Size: 8

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 1 hr 5 min

Additional 10 min

Total 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

2 lb / 900 g ground beef
1 1 / 4 cup (125 g) breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) milk
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 / 4 cup (180 ml) ketchup, divided
3 tbsp (45 ml) brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soak 5 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon until just blended.
3. Form into a loaf shape and place on a baking pan or in a loaf pan.
4. Combine 1/2 cup ketchup with brown sugar and brush over the top of the loaf.
5. Bake 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), basting once with remaining ketchup if desired.
6. Rest 10 minutes before slicing to allow glaze to set.