Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf

I know everyone says their mum's meatloaf is the best and I agree — my mum's recipe is the best! This apricot meatloaf has been one of my favorites since my childhood. While I love it served fresh and hot, a good next-day meatloaf sandwich is also a comfort food. I serve it with a nice arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, raisins, chopped walnuts, and vinaigrette dressing. Or for a Southern flare, serve with garlic-smashed potatoes and freshly steamed snap green beans. Just yummy deliciousness — Mum is always right!


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 1 9x5-inch meatloaf

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 small onion, minced

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ tablespoons apricot preserves

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Make the meatloaf: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, apricot preserves, kosher salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix well until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar together in a medium bowl.

  5. Remove meatloaf from the oven and pour glaze over top. Continue cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

If you are using lean ground beef, increase the amount to 2 pounds.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
483 Calories
20g Fat
55g Carbs
23g Protein


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