Brown Sugar Meatloaf – Juicy, Tender, and Perfectly Glazed
Brown Sugar Meatloaf is a sweet and savory baked dish.It features a juicy meat base with a caramelized glaze.Perfect for family meals and gatherings.Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.Moist on the inside, sticky on the outside.A modern twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
For Meatloaf:
- 500g ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Brown Sugar Glaze:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar until smooth.
- Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spread glaze evenly over the top.
- Return to oven and bake for another 25 minutes until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep texture tender.
- Brown sugar adds sweetness and caramelization.
- Adjust glaze to taste preference.
- Let meatloaf rest before slicing.
- Use lean meat to reduce grease.
- Line pan for easy cleanup.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Drain excess fat if needed.