Industrial Strength Meatloaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze

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

A hearty meatloaf packed with oats and herbs, finished with a glossy sweet-tart glaze that holds its shape. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs ground beef, oats, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 cup oats
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 eggs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Finely chop 1/2 cup onion and 1 clove garlic, then mix with 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup oats, 1 egg, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until combined.
2. Step 2: Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 40 minutes.
3. Step 3: While meatloaf bakes, whisk 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: After 40 minutes, remove meatloaf from oven and brush generously with ketchup mixture. Return to oven and bake for 15-20 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. Slice into 6 portions and serve with extra glaze.