Best 11 Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze Cooks Illustrated Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy recipe for meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze, then this is the one for you. This recipe features a flavorful combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, along with an irresistible brown sugar ketchup glaze that adds a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. With its moist and tender interior and a crispy caramelized crust, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.

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BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



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This meatloaf is glazed with brown sugar and ketchup for a moist and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Shell Hargis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of the ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR-KETCHUP GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black paper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 up milk, buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt
2 pounds meat-loaf mix (2 parts ground chuck, 1 part ground veal, 1 part ground pork)
2/3 cups crushed saltine crackers (about 16) or quick oatmeal or 1 1/3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced parsley
6 ounces thin-sliced bacon

Steps:

  • For the glaze: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • For the meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and garlic, saute until softened, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worchestershire, pepper sauce, and milk or yogurt. Add egg mixture to meat in a large bowl, along with crackers, oatmeal or bread crumbs, parsley and cook onions and garlic; mix with a fork until evenly blended and meat mixture does not stick to bowl. (If mixture does stick, add additional milk, a couple tablespoons at a time, and continue stirring until mixture stops sticking.)
  • Turn meat mixture onto a work surface. With wet hands, pat mixture into a loaf approximately 9 by 5 inches.
  • Cover a wire rack with foil; prick foil in several places with a fork. Place a rack on a shallow roasting pan lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Set formed loaf on rack. Brush loaf with all of glaze, then arrange bacon slices, crosswise, over loaf, overlapping them slightly and tucking them under to prevent curling.
  • Bake loaf until bacon is crisp and loaf registers 160 degrees, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve

MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR-KETCHUP GLAZE COOKS ILLUSTRATED



MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR-KETCHUP GLAZE COOKS ILLUSTRATED image

Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Fall     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 18

Brown Sugar Glaze
1/2 C ketchup or chili sauce
4 T brown sugar
4 t cider vinegar
Meat Loaf
2 t olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1/8 t dried thyme leaves
1 t salt
1/2 t ground black pepper
2 t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 C whole milk or plain yogurt
2 lbs meatloaf: 25% ground pork, 25% lamb and 50% ground chuck
1-1/3 C fresh bread crumbs
1/3 C minced parsley leaves
2-3 thin-sliced bacon

Steps:

  • For glaze: Mix all ingredients in small bowl For the meat loaf: Heat oven to 350. Heat oil in medium skillet. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Mix eggs, thyme, salt, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and milk with bread crumbs in large bowl. Add cooked onion and garlic. Then add meat and mix evenly with the rest of the ingredients. Turn meat mixture into loaf pan. Brush with half the glaze, then arrange bacon slices, crosswise, over loaf, overlapping slightly. Bake loaf about 1 hour until bacon is crisp. Cool at least 20 minutes. Simmer remaining glaze over medium heat until thickened slightly. Slice loaf and serve with extra glaze

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



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A meatloaf topping of brown sugar and ketchup makes this meatloaf a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Shell Hargis

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

GLAZED ALL-BEEF MEAT LOAF (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



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Make and share this Glazed All-Beef Meat Loaf (Cook's Illustrated) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
1 medium celery rib, minced (About 1/2 cup)
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground sirloin
1 lb ground chuck (Or use 85% Ground beef.)
21 saltines, crushed
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and place oven rack in center of oven.
  • Prepare your cooking pan by placing a cooling rack over a baking pan with sides, then cover with aluminum foil; poke small holes every half inch or so and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the grated cheese on a plate and place in the freezer until ready to use.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat, add butter and cook until foamy; add onions and celery, cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, thyme, paprika; cook, stirring, about a minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in tomato juice; transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and broth; sprinkle with the gelatin and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Stir in soy sauce, mustard, saltines, parsley, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture; crumble frozen cheese over top.
  • Add ground beef and mix with hands until combined.
  • Transfer meat mixture to prepared foil lined pan and form into a 10 x 6 inch loaf (it should be about 2 inches high).
  • Bake to an internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees F, about 55 to 65 minutes; remove from oven and set oven to broil.
  • Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer.
  • Stir until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread half the glaze over the meatloaf and broil until bubbly and beginning to brown at the edges; repeat with remaining glaze.
  • Let sit 20 minutes before slicing.

BUFFALO MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR AND KETCHUP GLAZE



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This is a lean meatloaf recipe for those of us who can't eat onions. Adapted from a meatloaf recipe found in Cook' Illustrated Cookbook. This is a family favorite!

Provided by Lovinlife

Categories     Meat

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 extra large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup whole milk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 lb jimmy dean low-fat sausage
1 lb ground buffalo meat
2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
6 -8 ounces thin sliced bacon

Steps:

  • For the Glaze: Mix all ingredients in small saucepan and set aside.
  • For the meat loaf: Heat oven to 350°. Heat oil in medium skillet; add celery and garlic. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside while preparing main ingredients.
  • Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and milk or yogurt. Add egg mixture to meat in large bowl along with crackers, parsley and cooked celery and garlic. Mix with fork until evenly blended and meat mixture does not stick to bowl. (If mixture sticks, add more yogurt or milk, a couple of tablespoons at a time, until mixture no longer sticks.).
  • Turn meat mixture onto waxed paper. With wet hands, shape into loaf and place in meatloaf pan or shallow pan. Brush with half the glaze and arrange bacon slices on top.
  • Bake loaf until bacon is crisp and internal temperature of loaf registers 160 degrees, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Take out of oven and let rest under foil for 20 minutes. Simmer remaining glaze over medium heat until thickened slightly. Slice meat loaf and serve with extra glaze passed separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 68.9, Sodium 531.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 11.6

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF



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This is an easy tasty meatloaf. It tastes as good as it smells!

Provided by tangastar

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR KETCHUP GLAZE



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From America's Test Kitchen. Very good meatloaf wrapped in bacon and covered with a slightly sweet ketchup sauce.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I use canola)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 lbs ground meat (can be a mixture)
2/3 cup saltine crackers, crushed or 2/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup parsley, fresh minced
6 -8 ounces bacon, thin sliced (8-12 slices)
1/2 cup ketchup or 1/2 cup chili sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar or 4 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Glaze: Mix all ingredients and set aside.
  • Meat loaf:.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in medium skillet and sauté onion and garlic about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and milk.
  • Add egg mixture to meat in large bowl, along with crackers, parsley and cooked onion and garlic.
  • Mix until mixture does not stick to the bowl, if mixture sticks to bowl add milk by tablespoons until it does not stick.
  • Shape into loaf.
  • Place on foil lined pan, for easy clean-up.
  • Brush with half the glaze.
  • Arrange bacon slices crosswise over the top of loaf overlapping, tucking in bacon ends under loaf.
  • Bake until bacon is crisp and internal temperature registers 160°F, about 1 hour.
  • Cool at least 20 minutes.
  • Simmer remaining glaze over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Slice meatloaf and serve with extra glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 1192.9, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.5, Protein 9

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze image

A meatloaf topping of brown sugar and ketchup makes this meatloaf a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Shell Hargis

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze image

A meatloaf topping of brown sugar and ketchup makes this meatloaf a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Shell Hargis

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

BASIC MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



Basic Meatloaf With Ketchup Glaze image

Make and share this Basic Meatloaf With Ketchup Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lelandra

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
6 slices gluten free bread, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons yellow mustard, divided
1/2 cup ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix ground beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Mix in bread, milk, egg, 1 tbsp mustard, and 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • Press mixture into a loaf and put in baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp mustard, 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Pour on top of the meat loaf within the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
  • Bake for about an hour until it's cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1897.8, Fat 113, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 665.7, Sodium 2269.3, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 59.2, Protein 141.4

Tips:

- To ensure even cooking, shape the meatloaf into a uniform loaf shape and pack it tightly in the baking pan. - Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. - Incorporate bread crumbs or oats into the meatloaf mixture to help bind the ingredients and add texture. - Add diced vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. - For a tangy twist, include a Worcestershire sauce or barbecue sauce to the meatloaf mixture. - Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, as this can result in a tough texture. - Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). - Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute. - Brush the meatloaf with a glaze made from brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard during the last 15 minutes of baking for a caramelized and flavorful crust.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a versatile and comforting dish that can be customized to suit various preferences and dietary restrictions. By following these tips and experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, you can create a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that will be enjoyed by the whole family. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf recipe or a more unique variation, the possibilities are endless. So, get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the process of making this timeless dish.

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