Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf
Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf blends smoky ground ham with beef for a richly seasoned, tender slice. A caramel-kissed brown sugar and mustard glaze adds sweet-tangy notes that balance the savory meat, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or next-day sandwiches. Serve warm with simple sides like mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Put the bread in a large bowl, pour in the milk, and let it soak until soft. Mash well, then mix in the ham, beef, eggs, salt, dry mustard, and 1/3 cup of brown sugar. Combine thoroughly and press the mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish.
- 3
Stir together 1 cup of brown sugar, flour, and prepared mustard. Add enough vinegar to make a spreadable paste. Spread the topping over the meat.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for one hour, until the ground beef is cooked and the topping is nicely browned.
- Calories 331.73 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 28.5 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 22.93 g 8%
- Total Fat 13.45 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 179.37 mg High 60%
- Sodium 954.72 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 0.82 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 10.57 g --
- Added Sugars 1.35 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 130.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.64 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 639.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 60.91 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Eggs, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 331.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Eggs, Ground Beef, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham and Beef Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 331.73 calories and 28.5 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 954.72 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.44 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, 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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