Tantalizingly Tangy Meatloaf – Bold, Zesty, and Irresistibly
This tangy meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.It features a bold sweet-and-sour glaze.Perfect for family dinners or meal prep.Made with simple pantry ingredients.Caramelized on the outside, tender inside.A delicious twist on classic meatloaf.
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
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Tangy Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form into loaf shape and place in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spread glaze generously on top.
- Return to oven and bake for another 25 minutes until fully cooked and glaze is caramelized.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep meatloaf tender.
- Adjust vinegar for more or less tanginess.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for best texture.
- Let meatloaf rest before slicing.
- Add herbs for extra flavor depth.
- Use lean meat to reduce grease.
- Check doneness with a thermometer (75°C).
- Double glaze for stronger flavor.