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Sweet and Tangy Meatloaf Recipe

Everyone loves a good meatloaf recipe, and this sweet and tangy meatloaf recipe is one to save!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy meatloaf recipe, Favorite family dinner, ground beef recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves

Glaze

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves.  
  • Place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.  
  • Cook for 40-50 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves.  Remove meatloaf from oven after it has cooked, spread on glaze and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Notes

  • We love to pair this meatloaf with roasted potatoes and rolls!

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg