Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze

A meatloaf topping of brown sugar, ketchup, and chili makes this meatloaf an irresistibly delicious and flavorful dish for an easy weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 1.5 cups croutons, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.

Step 4

Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.