Tangy Moist Meatloaf with Special Sauce
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this **Tangy Moist Meatloaf with Special Sauce**, a family-friendly recipe bursting with flavor and juiciness. Made with tender ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, milk, and a medley of seasonings like garlic powder and thyme, this meatloaf is baked to perfection and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. The secret to its moist texture lies in the careful blending of ingredients and a resting period that locks in the juices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings, this easy-to-make dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before an hour in the oven. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or seasonal roasted veggies for a hearty, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf, pressing down gently to ensure it holds together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the special sauce.
Spread half of the sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the remaining half for later.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). About 10 minutes before the end of cooking, carefully spread the remaining sauce on top and return the meatloaf to the oven.
Once the meatloaf is finished cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute for a moist result.
Slice and serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 200.9 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.0 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 5526 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.8 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 180.1 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2829 mg | 60% | |
*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.
