Classic Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze
by RecipeFiler
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: minced beef → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
- Not vegetarian: minced beef → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
- Not gluten-free: breadcrumbs → try gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Not dairy-free: milk → try oat milk
- Not egg-free: egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not low-FODMAP: breadcrumbs
- Not low-histamine: Worcestershire sauce
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: brown sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
- Not kidney-friendly: minced beef
- Not pescatarian: minced beef
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
A traditional American family meal of seasoned minced beef baked into a loaf and topped with a sweet tomato glaze, offering hearty, comforting flavour ideal for weeknight dinners.
Prep
15m
Cook
60m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 1h 15m
Ingredients
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500 g minced beef
80 g breadcrumbs
1 piece onion — finely diced
2 clove garlic — minced
1 piece egg — beaten
80 ml milk
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper — freshly ground
60 ml tomato ketchup — for glaze
1 tbsp brown sugar — for glaze
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce — for glaze
Tools
- · large mixing bowl
- · loaf tin or baking tray
- · pastry brush
- · small bowl
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, milk, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased loaf tin or on a lined baking tray.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together the tomato ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Brush half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for .
- 7
Remove from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze, and return to the oven for a further 10– until cooked through and browned.
- 8
Let the meatloaf rest for before slicing and serving with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Per serving
serves 6AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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