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Classic Glazed Meatloaf

Classic Glazed Meatloaf

A tender, old fashioned meatloaf with a sweet tangy glaze, about $1.70 a serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef 85% lean ($8.40)
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs ($0.40)
  • ½ cup milk ($0.20)
  • 2 eggs ($0.50)
  • 1 small onion grated ($0.25)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.15)
  • 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • ½ tsp black pepper ($0.03)
  • ½ cup ketchup for the glaze ($0.15)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar for the glaze ($0.07)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for the glaze ($0.03)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Stir the breadcrumbs and milk together and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beef, eggs, onion, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  3. Shape into a loaf about 9 by 5 inches on a lined sheet pan.
  4. Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar. Spread half over the loaf.
  5. Bake 45 minutes, spread on the rest of the glaze, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more until the center reaches 160°F. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.