Description
A juicy, tender meatloaf made with a mix of beef and pork, featuring a sticky brown sugar glaze. This recipe stays moist thanks to a milk-soaked breadcrumb panade and is ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef
- ½ lb (225g) ground pork
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (75g) Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (50g) dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60g) ketchup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine milk and Panko breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5 minutes to form a panade.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic in the last 30 seconds. Cool slightly.
- Add ground beef, ground pork, cooled onion mixture, eggs, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb bowl. Mix gently with hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Press gently to fill corners but do not pack tight.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While baking, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve sugar.
- Remove loaf from oven. Pour off excess liquid/fat from the pan.
- Brush half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Return to oven and bake for 15 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to avoid a tough texture. Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat from the pan before glazing to prevent sogginess. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar glaze, juicy meatloaf, easy dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food, beef and pork loaf