Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

A hearty meatloaf studded with roasted vegetables and topped with a sweet and tangy tomato glaze, perfect for comforting dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs ground beef, carrot, peeled and diced, bell pepper, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 1/2 cup diced carrot, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced onion with 2 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, roasted vegetables, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
5. Step 5: Spread half of the tomato glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Step 6: Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7. Step 7: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.