Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1.5 tbsp Apricot Preserves; 1.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Bread Crumbs; 0.25 cup Brown Sugar; 1 whole Eggs; 1.5 lb Ground Beef; 2 tbsp Hot Sauce; 1 cup Ketchup; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

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

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.