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Classic Homestyle Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze

This Classic Homestyle Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze is a comfort food staple, perfect for family dinners and great for leftovers, featuring a juicy texture from the combination of ground beef and pork, topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatloaf
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 lean)
  • 0.5 lbs Ground Pork (or substitute with more ground beef)
  • 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
  • 1 large Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 0.5 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, or 1 tsp dried parsley)
For the glaze
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, minced garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix thoroughly and shape into a loaf.
Baking and Glazing
  1. Place the loaf in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
  3. Spread the glaze over the meatloaf after the first hour of baking.
Finishing and Serving
  1. Continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. Let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the meatloaf mixture; this keeps it tender. Use lean ground meats for a balance of flavor and moisture. You can experiment with different herbs or spices to suit your taste.