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Wholesome Classic Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

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This Wholesome Classic Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze is a tender, juicy comfort food made with a mix of lean ground beef and turkey, rolled oats, and grated vegetables, topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. It’s a lighter take on a nostalgic favorite that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 lb ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a 9×5-inch loaf pan on top.
  2. Finely dice the yellow onion, grate the carrot using the large holes of a box grater, and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, diced onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press gently into an even loaf shape, leaving a little space at the top.
  7. Spoon about half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven, spoon the remaining glaze over the top, and spread evenly. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  10. Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into 1-inch thick pieces, and serve warm with extra glaze spooned over.

Notes

For the best texture, don’t overmix the meat. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without drying out. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. You can assemble the meatloaf (without glaze) up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate.

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Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar glaze, comfort food, ground beef, ground turkey, easy dinner, wholesome

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