PrintClassic Meatloaf with BBQ Glaze
A tender and sliceable meatloaf with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, eggs, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf shape on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for the glaze.
- Spread half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a tender meatloaf, avoid overmixing the ingredients.
- If you don’t have breadcrumbs, you can substitute with crushed crackers or oats.
- Leftover meatloaf is delicious sliced and used for sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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