Description
A moist and flavorful meatloaf topped with a tangy-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for any comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (96/4 ratio)
- 3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
- 7 buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3½ tablespoons sour cream
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
- ¼ cup milk (optional, as needed)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup (plus remaining tomato sauce from the can)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion-garlic mixture, ground beef, crumbled toasted bread, crushed crackers, beaten egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the tomato sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 5×9-inch loaf pan, pressing it in evenly. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400°F and continue baking for 15 minutes to develop a flavorful crust.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize.
- Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a variation, consider adding diced vegetables or using BBQ sauce for the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American