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Alt Text: Brown Sugar Meatloaf on decorative silver platter with glossy dark brown sugar glaze, sliced to show tender interior, with warm ambient lighting in background

Easy Brown Sugar Meatloaf


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A delicious Brown Sugar Meatloaf that comes together in about 60 minutes, perfect for a comforting and filling weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • Cooking Spray
  • 0.5 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 Cup Ketchup
  • 1.5 Pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Small Onion, Chopped
  • 0.75 Cup Milk
  • 0.75 Cup Finely Crushed Saltine Cracker Crumbs
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Salt
  • 0.25 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 0.25 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 5×9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Press the brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and smear ketchup over the top.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, chopped onion, milk, crushed crackers, salt, pepper, and ginger. Mix well.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it on top of the ketchup and brown sugar mix in the pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear.
  6. Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Adjust ingredients based on what you have at home. This meatloaf can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg