Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe

This simple apricot-glazed meatloaf recipe is a welcome departure from classic meatloaf. Whether served hot out of the oven or cold in a sandwich.

• 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

Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, 1 ½ tablespoons apricot preserves, kosher salt, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine ketchup, ½ cup apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar in a medium bowl.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Rest meatloaf before serving for 5 minutes.