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Classic Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf

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A comforting and easy meatloaf recipe featuring a sticky, sweet brown sugar glaze that perfectly balances savory flavors. Ready in under an hour, it’s a family favorite that delivers hearty, satisfying flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef (80% lean)
  • 0.5 pound (225 grams) ground pork
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup (75 grams) plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, minced garlic, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Add milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Mix gently with your hands until just combined to avoid a dense loaf.
  4. Press the meat mixture evenly into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard until smooth to make the glaze.
  6. Use a basting brush to spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Optional: For a thicker glaze crust, reserve half the glaze and brush it on during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  9. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense, dry loaf. Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it moist. For a thicker glaze crust, brush glaze twice—once before baking and once 10 minutes before done. Tent with foil if glaze browns too quickly.

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Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar glaze, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, classic meatloaf, savory, sweet glaze

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