{"id":8095,"date":"2026-10-11T18:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T18:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=8095"},"modified":"2026-10-11T18:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T18:59:07","slug":"brown-sugar-meatloaf-with-onion-glaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/11\/brown-sugar-meatloaf-with-onion-glaze\/","title":{"rendered":"Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Onion Glaze"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Onion Glaze<\/h1>\n<p>This Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Onion Glaze is a delicious, comforting classic that combines juicy ground beef with a sweet and savory glaze. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this homemade meatloaf is tender, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal everyone will love!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Meatloaf<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd pounds ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 cup breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup ketchup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Brown Sugar Glaze<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bc cup ketchup<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 9 \u00d7 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or a little oil.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Meat Mixture<\/h3>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatloaf dense.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Shape the Meatloaf<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Shape it evenly and gently press the top to create a smooth surface.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Make the Glaze<\/h3>\n<p>In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup and brown sugar until smooth. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the center reaches an internal temperature of 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<p>If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil during the final part of baking.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Rest and Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices settle and makes the slices easier to serve.<\/p>\n<p>Slice and serve warm with mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dishes.<\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose the right beef:<\/strong> Ground beef with around 80\u201385% lean meat helps keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t overmix:<\/strong> Gently combining the ingredients helps create a tender texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the temperature:<\/strong> Use a meat thermometer to ensure the center reaches 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customize the flavor:<\/strong> Add a little smoked paprika or onion powder for extra flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it ahead:<\/strong> Prepare the meat mixture in advance, cover, and refrigerate until you&#8217;re ready to bake. Cook thoroughly before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3\u20134 days.<\/p>\n<p>To reheat, place individual slices in the microwave or warm them in the oven until heated through.<\/p>\n<p>You can also freeze cooked meatloaf for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.<\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resting Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 25 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong> Main Course<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cuisine:<\/strong> American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking Method:<\/strong> Baking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Onion Glaze This Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Onion Glaze is a delicious, comforting classic that combines&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8097,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8095\/revisions\/8097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}