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A freshly baked meatloaf, perfectly browned and glazed

Quick way to grow a Meatloaf with 3 secrets Meatloaf

This recipe shares three secrets to creating a delicious meatloaf: using a mixture of meats, incorporating a special glaze, and adding unexpected ingredients for flavor and moisture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 0.5 lbs Ground Pork
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared loaf pan.
Glaze and Bake
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
  2. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Slice and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For an extra boost of flavor, try adding finely diced bell peppers or shredded carrots to the meatloaf mixture. To keep the meatloaf moist, avoid overmixing the ingredients.