Meatloaf with Tangy Sauce
Meatloaf with a tangy sauce is a comforting classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to family dinners. This easy-to-make dish features juicy ground beef combined with breadcrumbs, eggs, and flavorful seasonings, all topped off with a rich meatloaf sauce that balances sweetness and tang. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests, this recipe promises tender slices filled with savory goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Shape mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; brush half over the loaf.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), brushing with remaining sauce halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg