Brown Sugar Meatloaf

title

"Elevate your meatloaf game with this Brown Sugar Meatloaf recipe, featuring a sweet and savory glaze made with brown sugar and ketchup. Perfectly seasoned ground beef combined with breadcrumbs, onions, and spices for a delicious twist on a classic comfort food."

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Serving Size

Equipment

- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowl for combining ingredients
- Instant-read thermometer for checking doneness

Ingredients

Cooking spray
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup low-fat 1% milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Press brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan; spread ketchup over the sugar.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, onion, ginger, bread crumbs, and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it into the pan on top of the ketchup.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Once cooked through, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

- Press brown sugar into the bottom of the loaf pan before adding the meatloaf mixture for a caramelized glaze.
- Ensure the meatloaf is fully cooked by checking with an instant-read thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of at least 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving for easier cutting.