Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf

Whether served hot out of the oven with mashed potatoes and a salad or cold in a sandwich for lunch, this apricot-glazed meatloaf is a welcomed departure from classic meatloaf.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 cup apricot preserves
• 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot ®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Make the meatloaf: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, apricot preserves, kosher salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix well until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar together in a medium bowl.

Step 5

Remove meatloaf from the oven and pour glaze over top. Continue cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 6

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.