Slow-Baked Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze
A tender meatloaf with a sweet tomato glaze, baked slowly to lock in juices for a family favorite. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs Ground beef, Breadcrumbs, Egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Step 2: Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and 2 tbsp brown sugar.
- Step 3: Spread glaze evenly over meatloaf. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
