Description
Brown Sugar Meatloaf is a delightful and comforting twist on the classic dish that your family will love. This easy-to-make meatloaf combines savory ground beef with a sweet brown sugar and ketchup glaze, creating an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it promises to be a family favorite. Serve it with mashed potatoes or transform leftovers into delicious sandwiches. With minimal prep time and maximum satisfaction, this recipe is sure to bring warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small onion (chopped) or ¼ cup dried onion flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup regular bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Press brown sugar into the bottom of the pan and spread ketchup over it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, onion, ginger, and bread crumbs until just mixed. Shape into a loaf.
- Place the meatloaf on top of the ketchup layer in the pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until juices run clear.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg