Classic Homemade Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze
This Classic Homemade Meatloaf features a juicy blend of ground beef and aromatic herbs, topped with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared pan and shape into a loaf.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
- Brush half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
- Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding finely chopped bell peppers or a splash of hot sauce to the meat mixture. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a classic comfort meal.