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Bourbon Glaze Meatloaf

A savory meatloaf infused with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze, perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Bourbon Glaze Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
Make the Bourbon Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Bake the Meatloaf
  1. Brush half of the bourbon glaze over the meatloaf.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  3. After 45 minutes, brush the remaining glaze on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in chopped herbs like parsley or thyme into the meatloaf mixture.

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