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October 08, 2024

Easy Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering, sweet, and savory brown sugar meatloaf of your life!

This brown sugar meatloaf is an easy and tasty dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will make your mealtime a delightful experience.

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5×9-inch loaf pan with some cooking spray. Yes, it’s that easy!

Next, press ½ cup of packed brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Don’t be shy; make sure to cover the entire surface. Then, spread ½ cup of ketchup over the top sugar. The sweet and tangy combination is a game-changer!

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef, 2 large eggs, 1 small onion (chopped), ¾ cup of milk, ¾ cup of finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they’re just combined. Don’t overmix!

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on top of the ketchup and sugar crust. You’re getting close to a culinary masterpiece!

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the juices are clear. You’ll know it’s done when it’s cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Once it’s done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. The aroma and flavors will drive you crazy!

And that’s it! Your brown sugar meatloaf is ready to be devoured. Slice it up, serve it with your favorite sides, and get ready for a flavor explosion!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  2. 2 large eggs
  3. 1 small onion (chopped)
  4. ¾ cup milk
  5. ¾ cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
  6. 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  7. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  8. ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  9. ½ cup packed brown sugar
  10. ½ cup ketchup

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2. Press ½ cup of packed brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spread ½ cup of ketchup over the top of the sugar.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef, 2 large eggs, 1 small onion (chopped), ¾ cup of milk, ¾ cup of finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger. Mix until just combined.
  4. 4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on top of the ketchup and sugar crust.
  5. 5. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the juices are clear and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  6. 6. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

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