Comforting Meatloaf with Savory Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic meatloaf recipe, featuring a rich and tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this dish is filled with robust flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a delicious meatloaf that’s sure to evoke fond memories of home-cooked meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce: 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic in the last minute.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf pan or on parchment paper on a baking tray.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and extra ketchup. Spread over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg