BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF

🍽️ Brown Sugar Meatloaf

🛒 Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 works best)

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)

• 1 large egg

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the brown sugar glaze:

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• ½ cup ketchup

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make the glaze:
   In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard until smooth.
   Spread about ⅓ of the glaze in the bottom of a loaf pan.

3. Prepare the meat mixture:
   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt, and pepper.
   Mix gently (don’t overwork it).

4. Shape and assemble:
   Press the meat mixture into the loaf pan over the glaze.

5. Top with remaining glaze:
   Spread the rest evenly over the top.

6. Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

7. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes

• Green beans

• Roasted carrots

• Mac and cheese