Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

simple and delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 7m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the sauce

Nutritional Information

344
Calories
18g
Fat
18g
Carbohydrates
24g
Protein
118mg
Cholesterol
910mg
Sodium
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

Recipe Description

This Meatloaf with the Best Glaze is a delicious and simple meal that you can easily include in your mid-week recipe bank. I am always amazed at how easy this dish is to prep. Simply mix everything together and bake it for 55 minutes. It gives me time to tidy up the kitchen and make a sauce before dinner!

To make this meatloaf, start by mixing together all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Add the meat mixture to the loaf pan and gently press it down. Bake the meatloaf in the oven. As it cooks, prepare the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Spread the sauce over the meatloaf before returning the pan to the oven and baking. Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Rest before slicing. Enjoy!

To make Meatloaf with the Best Glaze, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare a loaf pan

    1 min
    Step 1 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line a loaf pan with non stick parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Make meatloaf mixture

    3 min
    Step 2 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best GlazeStep 2 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Place 2 pounds of ground beef in a large bowl with a chopped onion, 2 eggs, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons each of ketchup and chopped parsley, ¾ cup of bread crumbs, ⅓ cup of milk, 1½ teaspoons each of salt and Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper and ½ a teaspoon of ground paprika. Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the meatloaf

    2 min
    Step 3 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Place the mixture in the 9x5-inch loaf pan. Press it down and shape the meatloaf evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 4 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Cook in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make sauce

    1 min
    Step 5 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Place ¾ cup of ketchup in a small bowl. Add 1½ teaspoons of white vinegar, 2½ tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ a teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon each of salt and ground black pepper. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Brush meatloaf with sauce

    1 min
    Step 6 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Take the pan from the oven and brush the top with the sauce.

  7. 7

    Bake again

    15 min
    Step 7 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for a further 15-20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Cool

    15 min
    Step 8 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Slice and drizzle with cooking juices.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

    Serve warm with a side salad.

This Meatloaf with the Best Glaze is a delicious, simple recipe which the whole family will love. Try it out soon and tag #cookmerecipes in your family meal posts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Megan Johnson
December 31, 2024
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Superb! My kids love this meatloaf, especially with the glaze. One night, we made it together as a family. The laughter and smiles as we mixed the ingredients made it so special. It’s a new family tradition now. Thank you for such an easy recipe!

Isabella
July 13, 2024
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Simply delicious meal!

Rosie
March 24, 2024
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This meatloaf is just fantastic! I whipped it up for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The glaze is super tasty, and the meatloaf was so easy to make. I made it while catching up on laundry, which was a real time-saver. Definitely going in my recipe box!

Leo
February 6, 2024
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Yummy! I made this meatloaf last night and my whole family loved it. The glaze was sweet and tangy, just perfect! Even my picky kids asked for seconds. Will definetly make again!

Quinn Johnson
October 14, 2023
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I tried this meatloaf last week and it was superb! It brought back memories of my mom's cooking. Super easy prep while my kids played. The glaze is to die for! We all loved it and I can't wait to make it again.

Big H
October 5, 2023
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Man, this meatloaf rocked! My fam loved it, and it was super easy to whip up. The glaze added a sweet kick. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners. After I cooked it, we had a family feast. Awesome dish!

Maddie
October 2, 2023
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Yo, this meatloaf is a total game-changer. I whipped it up on a busy weekday and had time to chill while it baked. The glaze is fire, like the best part. My friends were so impressed, they thought I’d been cooking forever.

Wendy Smith
September 27, 2023
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I made this meatloaf last week while hosting friends. It was super easy to prep, and they all loved the glaze! Definitely a winner!

Rachel Smith
October 17, 2022
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Yum! This meatloaf recipe is a lifesaver! I made it on a busy weeknight and my kids devoured it. It was so easy to prepare while I cleaned up. Definitely a weekly go-to now!

Mark
July 23, 2022
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Superb! Whipped this meatloaf up last night and mate, it was a hit! So easy and delish, perfect for a busy week. Kids gobbled it up – even my picky eater. Can't wait to make again!

Paula
April 18, 2022
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This meatloaf is super easy and tasty. I made it last week and even my picky friend loved it!

Jane
August 16, 2021
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Superb. This meatloaf brought back lovely memories of family dinners. It's so easy to prepare, and the glaze was delightful. It made our mid-week meal feel special and warming.

Amy
June 24, 2021
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Best meatloaf ever! It reminded me of my mom’s recipe. So easy and tasty!

Penny
December 22, 2020
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Tried this meatloaf and it turned out great. It was super easy to throw together after work. The glaze really makes it pop. My hubby loved it, said it reminded him of his mom's cooking.

Athina
October 20, 2020
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Well done! Approved!

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