Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping
Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping layers a sweet, tangy glaze over a tender, juicy loaf. The brown sugar and ketchup caramelize in the oven while a hint of chili adds gentle warmth, balancing the savory beef and onions. It’s a comforting centerpiece perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, especially with mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 4
Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth.
- 5
Spread a small amount of the ketchup mixture over the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
- 6
Mix the ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
- 7
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- 8
Spread the remaining ketchup mixture over the loaf.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 1 hour.
- 10
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 346.45 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 24.13 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 38.41 g 14%
- Total Fat 11.67 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.3 mg High 36%
- Sodium 531.39 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 15.53 g --
- Added Sugars 3.25 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 25.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 129.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 37.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Croutons. Each serving provides about 346.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Croutons, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Glazed Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 346.45 calories and 24.13 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 531.39 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.25 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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