Sweet Sour Meatloaf
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Sweet and Sour Meatloaf, a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food. Juicy ground beef is blended with breadcrumbs, milk, and a touch of garlic for a tender, flavorful base, while a tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce takes this dish to the next level. The perfect balance of sweetness and acidity ensures every bite is irresistible. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttery green beans for a wholesome, satisfying dinner. Whether you’re a meatloaf traditionalist or looking for something new, this recipe combines nostalgia with bold flavor profiles that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, press it down evenly, and shape it into a flat-topped loaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce to create the sweet and sour glaze.
Pour half of the glaze evenly over the meatloaf, spreading it with the back of a spoon to coat the top.
Place the loaf pan 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 (70°C).
Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.7 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 5522 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.2 g | ||
| Protein | 180.1 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2643 mg | 56% | |
*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.
