Classic Meat Loaf with Tomato Glaze - Canadian Beef | Canada Beef Print
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Classic Meat Loaf with Tomato Glaze

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 55
  • Total Time: 65
  • Serving: 4

This traditional meat loaf recipe is oozing with flavour and is moist and tender–just like mom used to make. The tangy tomato glaze is what makes it a classic!

Ingredients

1 cup (250 g) dry bread crumbs
½ cup (125 mL) milk
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup
1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) dried parsley
½ tsp (2 mL) EACH salt and garlic powder
¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef
Tomato Glaze
¼ cup (60 mL) ketchup
2 tbsp (30 mL) packed brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Combine bread crumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix in ground beef with a fork (careful not to over-mix).

2. Gently pack meat mixture into a parchment paper-lined, 8 x 4-inch (20 x 10 cm) loaf pan, pat down lightly and smooth the top.

3. Tomato Glaze: Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour glaze over top of the meat loaf and spread evenly.

4. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted into centre of meat loaf reads 160ºF (71ºF).

5. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Using parchment paper, lift meatloaf out of pan, transfer to a cutting board and cut into thick slices.

Tip

For a totally classic meal – serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.