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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

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"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."
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Press brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan; spread ketchup over the sugar.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, onion, ginger, bread crumbs, and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it into the pan on top of the ketchup.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
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