District-Style Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze
A savory meatloaf with a tangy tomato glaze, inspired by Washington D.C.'s local comfort food traditions. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 3 tbsp ketchup, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
- Step 2: Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Step 3: While meatloaf bakes, whisk 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp ketchup to make glaze.
- Step 4: After 45 minutes, brush glaze over top and bake 15 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
