Brown Sugar Meatloaf
This brown sugar meatloaf combines a sweet glaze with a tender, savory meat center, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with its irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 5x9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Press the brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Spread the ketchup over the brown sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, chopped onion, milk, crushed saltine crackers, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Mix gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid over-mixing, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on top of the ketchup and sugar layer in the pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps lock in the juices for a perfectly moist slice.
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