Meatloaf With the Best Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 lb ground beef
• 3 eggs
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 0.75 cup ketchup (for the meatloaf mixture)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 tsp mushroom powder
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp dried thyme
• 0.25 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 0.75 tsp garlic powder (for the meatloaf mixture)
• nonstick cooking spray (for the 9 x 5-inch loaf pan)
• 1 cup ketchup (for the glaze)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp amino acids or soy sauce (the source lists amino acids, soy sauce)
• 0.333 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder (for the glaze)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have softened, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly.

3. 3

   Place the ground pork, ground beef, eggs, panko crumbs, ketchup, milk, mushroom powder, oregano, thyme, basil, black pepper, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, and the sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Mix with clean hands or a sturdy spatula just until the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Do not overmix, or the meatloaf may become dense.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Shape and level the top without packing it more tightly than necessary.

6. 6

   Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the center reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

7. 7

   While the meatloaf bakes, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, amino acids or soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a stockpot.

8. 8

   Bring the glaze mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

9. 9

   Remove the cooked meatloaf from the oven and spread a thin layer of glaze over the top, reserving the extra glaze for serving.

10. 10

    Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for 5 minutes more, allowing the glaze to set. Rest briefly, then slice and serve with the remaining glaze.

Notes

The transcript emphasizes mixing only until just incorporated to avoid overmixing. Use a thin layer of glaze for the final bake and serve the remaining glaze alongside the sliced meatloaf.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• comfort food
• American
• baked
• family dinner
• ground beef
• ground pork