Muscle Car Meatloaf with Smoky Glaze

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

A hearty meatloaf with a rich tomato-pecan glaze, featuring a perfectly moist interior and a glossy, caramelized top that mimics the finish of a classic muscle car. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs Ground beef, Ground pork, Bread crumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 Bread crumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup minced Onion
• 1 clove minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped Pecans
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 3 tbsp Ketchup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F; in a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; mix gently with hands until just combined.
2. Step 2: Press mixture into a loaf pan, then spread 3 tbsp ketchup mixed with 2 tbsp brown sugar over the top; sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans evenly over the glaze.
3. Step 3: Bake for 50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F; remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Step 4: For a deeper glaze, return to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the pecans and glaze, then serve with extra ketchup on the side for dipping.