Meat Loaf with Red Wine Glaze
Elevate comfort food to a whole new level with this irresistible Meat Loaf with Red Wine Glaze. This recipe combines the richness of ground beef and pork with the depth of a savory glaze made from red wine, brown sugar, and tomato paste, creating a perfect marriage of flavors. Infused with Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, the meat loaf is tender, juicy, and full of character. The star of the dish is the homemade red wine glaze, which caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, adding a glossy, tangy-sweet finish. Perfectly balances hearty and elegant, this meat loaf pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, making it the ultimate centerpiece for a comforting family dinner or an understated dinner party. Ready in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, with six satisfying servings, this dish is a must-try for lovers of classic comfort food with a gourmet twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef
- 0.5 pounds Ground pork
- 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cups Red wine
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for about 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, cooked onion and garlic mixture, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender meat loaf.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet or into the loaf pan.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the red wine, brown sugar, tomato paste, and dried thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a glaze-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
Brush a generous layer of the red wine glaze over the meat loaf, reserving some for additional glazing during cooking or serving.
Bake the meat loaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C). Halfway through the cooking time, brush more of the red wine glaze onto the meat loaf.
Once done, remove the meat loaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
