Maple Glazed Meatloaf
A comforting and nostalgic dish, Maple Glazed Meatloaf combines savory beef and a sweet maple glaze for a delicious meal perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dried thyme, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the veggies: chop onion and mince garlic. Sauté in olive oil if desired.
- Mix the ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Season to taste.
- Shape the meatloaf and place in a loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup ketchup and 1/3 cup maple syrup.
- Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots for a complete meal. Feel free to customize with additional spices or ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, maple glaze, family recipe