Description
Best Classic Meatloaf with Comforting Ketchup Glaze You’ll Love
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats
- 2 Eggs
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet with a wire rack and cover it with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar for the glaze.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, quick cooking oats, eggs, chopped onion, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a 9×5 inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread half of the ketchup glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes and then apply the remaining glaze.
- Continue baking for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ground turkey or pork can be used instead of beef.
- Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for a vegan option.
- Any plant-based milk can be substituted for dairy milk.
- Coconut aminos serve as a gluten-free alternative to Worcestershire sauce.
- BBQ sauce can replace ketchup for a smoky flavor.
- Honey or maple syrup can replace brown sugar.
- Red wine vinegar can be used instead of cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg