Meatloaf with Sweet Ketchup Glaze Recipe

Name: Meatloaf with Sweet Ketchup Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound 85/15 Ground Beef; 1 cup Unseasoned Dry Bread Crumbs (omit If Going Gluten-free); 2 Tablespoons Chopped Italian Parsley; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit If Going Dairy-free); 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1 whole Egg, Beaten (add Additional Egg If Going Gluten-free); 3/4 cups Warm Water (dont Add Water If Going Gluten-free); ⅓ cups Ketchup; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard; 2- 1/2 teaspoons Brown Sugar

Servings: persons

1 pound 85/15 Ground Beef
1 cup Unseasoned Dry Bread Crumbs (omit If Going Gluten-free)
2 Tablespoons Chopped Italian Parsley
1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit If Going Dairy-free)
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 whole Egg, Beaten (add Additional Egg If Going Gluten-free)
3/4 cups Warm Water (dont Add Water If Going Gluten-free)
⅓ cups Ketchup
1- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
2- 1/2 teaspoons Brown Sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Place the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl.
3
Combine very lightly with a fork.
4
Transfer mixture to a 9-inch X 5-inch loaf pan.
5
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the ketchup, dry mustard and brown sugar for the glaze.
6
Pour the glaze over meatloaf and spread evenly.
7
Bake until meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 1 hour.
8
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
9
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound 85/15 Ground Beef, 1 cup Unseasoned Dry Bread Crumbs (omit If Going Gluten-free), 2 Tablespoons Chopped Italian Parsley, 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit If Going Dairy-free), and more.

Yes, Meatloaf with Sweet Ketchup Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatloaf with Sweet Ketchup Glaze

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Variations & substitutions

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