Herb-Infused Beef & Pork Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A juicy, flavorful meatloaf with aromatic herbs and a tangy-sweet glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 8 American cuisine 345 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup, finely chopped yellow onion
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix gently with hands until just combined.
Step 2: Press mixture into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top; bake for 40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: While meatloaf bakes, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp mustard in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Remove meatloaf from oven, spread glaze evenly over the top, and return to oven for 15 minutes until glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Step 5: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing; this ensures moist, flavorful portions.