Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe
Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe pairs juicy, tender beef with a glossy apricot glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy. It keeps classic comfort at its core while the fruit-forward topping brightens each slice—great for a cozy weeknight dinner and just as tasty cold in a sandwich the next day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 4
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and let it preheat.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, 1 ½ tablespoons apricot preserves, kosher salt, garlic, and black pepper until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, ½ cup apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar in a medium bowl.
- 5
Take the meatloaf out of the oven and pour the glaze over the top. Return it to the oven and cook until the center is no longer pink, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 6
Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 501.3 kcal High 25%
- Protein 23.29 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 44.74 g 16%
- Total Fat 24.79 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.65 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.62 mg High 40%
- Sodium 793.1 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 0.96 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 21.19 g --
- Added Sugars 9.72 g Moderate 19%
- Calcium 44.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 136.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 59.83 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Apricot Glazed Meatloaf Recipe is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricot Preserves, Black Pepper, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 501.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricot Preserves, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe healthy?
- Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 501.3 calories and 23.29 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 793.1 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.65 g (48% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.72 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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