Herb-Roasted Beef Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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A savory meatloaf with fresh herbs and a sweet-tangy tomato glaze, baked to golden perfection for a classic comfort meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup, finely diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 large egg
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until combined.
Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan and shape into a loaf. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Step 3: Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.