My tried-and-tested Sweet and Sour Meatloaf recipe is my favorite ever version of this American classic. I guess every family has a different way to make meatloaf.
My nanna cooked hers very plain, while my grandma could knock an army out with the amount of onion and garlic she added to hers! My mother-in-law makes a real juicy one with lots of tomato. My mom and I came up with this recipe together after trying so many variations over the years.
Meatloaf can be a heavy dish, so we upped the sugar and vinegar levels to add sweet and sour notes that work great against the beef. The onion, mustard and tomato add their own punchy flavors, making the whole thing super tasty and delicious!
To make Sweet and Sour Meatloaf, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, seasoning and half of the tomato sauce to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
Tip the meatloaf mixture into a loaf tin and press it down, making a channel around the edges for the sauce to be poured into.
Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
In the meantime, place a small pan over a medium heat. Add the rest of the tomato sauce, along with the sugars, mustard and vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil and then take off the heat.
After 40 minutes, take the meatloaf out of the oven and pour the sauce over the top. Return to the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes.
Leave the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
This Sweet and Sour Meatloaf certainly packs a punch! What do you think of my family’s favorite recipe? I’d love to hear your thoughts below or tag #cookmerecipes in your meatloaf posts!
