Elevate your classic comfort food game with this Buffalo Meatloaf with Brown Sugar and Ketchup Glaze. Made with lean ground buffalo, this hearty and flavorful dish is a healthier twist on a beloved favorite, boasting a rich, tender texture thanks to a blend of breadcrumbs, milk, and egg. The meatloaf is infused with bold flavors from finely chopped onion, garlic, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, while a tangy-sweet glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar caramelizes beautifully on top. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection and ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a wholesome and satisfying meal that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground buffalo, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Use clean hands or a spatula to mix the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can result in a dense meatloaf.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it evenly into the pan and smoothing the top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven, spread the remaining glaze over the top, and return it to the oven.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes!
Calories |
2439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.2 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 960 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 5529 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 221.8 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 31.8 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.