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Mom's Meatloaf

Mom's Meatloaf with a brown sugar glaze is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor! And I think one of the most comforting of homecooked family dinners you can get. An easy, comforting meal that is quick to prepare and cheap to make. Serve this meatloaf with some mashed potatoes, buttered veggies, and maybe a side of gravy - and you have a dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 large onion - see note 1
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs - see note 2
  • 2 lb ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ cup tomato ketchup - see note 3
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley/chives
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes - see note 4
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oil - see note 5
Brown Sugar Glaze
  • ¾ cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
Make the glaze
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  1. Mix the ingredients for the brown sugar glaze together and set to one side.¾ cup tomato ketchup2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar3 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder
Make the meatloaf
  1. Grate the onions and garlic into a large mixing bowl.1 large onion2 garlic cloves
  2. Add in the breadcrumbs and mix well.1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  3. Add the remaining ingredients except for the oil into the bowl and use your hands to mix well.2 lb ground beef2 eggs2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce¼ cup tomato ketchup2 beef bouillon cubes¼ cup chopped fresh parsley/chives1 teaspoon Italian seasoning½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon black pepper
  4. Squeeze gently and form the mixture into a loaf shape, smoothing over any cracks.
  5. Grease your loaf tin with oil. (see note 6 for sizes).1 teaspoon oil
  6. Transfer your meat to the oiled loaf tin and brush it with about ⅓ of the glaze.
  7. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes.
  8. After 45 minutes, remove from the oven, and if there is excess fat in the tin, gently pour it away.
  9. Brush the meatloaf with ⅓ more of the glaze and cook for another 30 minutes.
  10. Let it stand for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out.
  11. Brush the meatloaf with the remaining glaze and cut into slices for serving.

Notes

  • I like to use a standard brown onion, but a white, yellow or red onion will work.
  • Italian breadcrumbs have so much flavor, but you can substitute them with regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs.
  • Tomato ketchup adds moisture and flavor to the meatloaf. BBQ sauce will also work.
  • I use beef OXO cubes, which I crumble in the packet before I unwrap them, but any crumbly beef stock cube will work. Alternativly, use 2 teaspoon of a beef bouillon powder. Or use 2 teaspoon of 'Better than bouillon' paste but whisk it into the ketchup to help it mix throughout the meat. (beef/mushroom/vegetable/roasted onion are all good in this)
  • Any oil will work here; it is just to grease the loaf pan lightly.
  • My loaf tin is 9x5x2.5" (23x13x6 cm). Anything around this size will work well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 829mg (35%) Potassium 515mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 829mg 35%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.