10/17/2026
🍖🧅 **Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Sweet Onion Glaze** 🥩🍽️
Looking for a comforting dinner the whole family will love? This delicious brown sugar meatloaf combines savory ground beef with a sweet, tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Every slice is tender, flavorful, and perfect for serving with your favorite sides! 😋❤️
🍴 **INGREDIENTS**
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
🧅 **FOR THE SWEET GLAZE**
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
👩🍳 **INSTRUCTIONS**
1. **Preheat the oven:** Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. **Mix the ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. **Shape the meatloaf:** Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape it into an even loaf.
4. **Prepare the glaze:** In a small bowl, stir together the additional ¼ cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Spread the glaze evenly over the top.
5. **Bake:** Bake for about 1 hour, or until the center reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
6. **Rest and serve:** Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite comfort-food sides! 🥔🥕
⏱️ **RECIPE DETAILS**
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
💡 **EXTRA TIP:** Want even more flavor? Add finely diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture for a delicious twist!
Who would love a slice of this sweet-and-savory meatloaf for dinner tonight? 😍🍽️