This Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf is a classic meatloaf recipe that has a sweet and tangy glaze. It’s a family favorite recipe. It is a good recipe for a quick weeknight meal and potlucks.

Typically, meatloaf is ground beef mixed with onions, tomatoes, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. Next, it’s formed into a loaf and baked.

Coincidently, you can use this meatloaf recipe to make one regular size meatloaf, individual meatloaves, or meatballs. I use the same mixture for all three.

If you’re in a hurry, most definitely try individual meatloaves or meatballs since they cook much faster!

This is a good recipe for weeknight dinners. It comes together quickly; you may even consider mixing it together in the morning then simply baking it for dinner.

Additionally, leftover meatloaf makes a great sandwich! Simply reheat a slice of meatloaf in a hot skillet with a little oil so it won’t stick. Then, you can serve it on a hamburger bun and dress it as I would a burger. Yum!

The Team- ground chuck, tomato, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire

Save your bread ends and make fresh bread crumbs;

they will make the meatloaf more moist than store-bought bread crumbs.

Tear the bread up and process until fine.

Look at my tired little processor!

Dump all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix.

I prefer NOT to mix with my hands.

I prefer not to touch any raw meat actually…

Tip – Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.

Fold the wrap over and refrigerate the meatloaf until ready to cook.

I like to cook meatloaf on a roasting pan so the fat will drain off.

Just open the plastic wrap, plop out on the roasting pan and you never have to touch it.

This is what you need for the topping.

This topping makes the meatloaf; it’s to die for! Slice and serve!

Encore Meal: Meatloaf sandwich
hoagie roll, toasted
meatloaf, sliced thick
lettuce
tomato slice
onion, sliced thin
mustard, mayo, ketchup
Toast roll. Heat skillet and brown slice of meatloaf on both sides until browned and heated through. Prepare roll with condiments as if making a hamburger. Enjoy!

Tips: Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf

First of all, I like to puree the onion and garlic in the food processor. I like the flavor they give, but I don’t like a big hunk of either onion or garlic to bite into.

As well, I like to make fresh bread crumbs from bread instead of using store-bought breadcrumbs. Fresh has more moisture, flavor, and bind the meatloaf together better.

Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf

This is a classic meatloaf recipe that has a sweet and tangy glaze. It's a family favorite recipe. Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf is good for potlucks.

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 T chopped garlic
1 egg
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire

Topping:

2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup

Instructions

Mix ground chuck, tomato, bread crumbs, onions, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce together in a large bowl.
Place in a loaf pan and refrigerate at least an hour to set.
When ready to cook, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake meatloaf without the topping 35 to 45 minutes.
Mix topping ingredients, the brown sugar and ketchup, and set aside.
After 35 to 45 minutes add topping and cook another 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
Slice and serve

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Comments

Sheila Louisos says

03.24.18 at 12:14 am

I was looking for some little tweaks to my own meatloaf. I’m making this tomorrow. The topping is just what I’m looking for .

Greg says

08.20.16 at 6:13 pm

I just made this and it setting in my fridge. But there is nothing in the directions regarding what to do with the brown sugar so guess what I mixed it in with the meat along with everything else. You need to explain the so called topping that you are to die for. I guess I am going to have a sweet meatloaf.

Lana says

04.06.15 at 7:17 am

Yes, looks great! A special thanks for not using your hands which is very unsanitary. I will never eat meatloaf at a restaurant for this exact reason.

Connie McGhee says

09.28.14 at 5:49 pm

would really like more of your recipes.

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Julie says

11.21.12 at 9:55 pm

Yummy! Looks good, Paula! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! 🙂

French Hen's Nest says

11.19.12 at 3:41 pm

Sounds yummy! I have been searching for just the right recipe for meatloaf and this sounds like it! Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for sharing.Linda at French Hen's NestWe are joining your blog. We'd love it if you would check us out. Found you today at I should Be Mopping the Floor party.

Erica Bodker says

11.18.12 at 7:16 pm

Brown sugar yummm… looks amazing!
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mail4rosey says

11.18.12 at 4:13 pm

This looks good. I don't like to mix w/my hands either, but hubby swears it makes it taste better -_- so I do. 😉

Thanks for sharing this recipe. 🙂

Elle Sees says

11.16.12 at 12:49 pm

ooh i don't cook, but love to drool over the recipes. i make recipes, but more of the beauty product-style. have a stop by sometime to see 🙂

Paula Jones says

11.15.12 at 10:22 am

I'm so glad you stopped by, I hope you like it!

Stephanie Carlson says

11.15.12 at 10:10 am

I am a huge meatloaf lover and yours looks fantastic! Can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing at the Creative Thursday link party.

FrugalFoodieMama says

11.14.12 at 4:05 pm

I am such a huge fan of brown sugar! Shhhhh… I eat it by the spoonfuls whenever I am cooking or baking with it. 😉

Paula Jones says

11.14.12 at 2:13 pm

Thank you!! I thought nobody was going to like it. thanks for stopping by!

Project Real Life says

11.14.12 at 2:09 pm

I was actually going to make meatloaf tonight! I will be trying your recipe, and I think your meatloaf picture is great and yummy!
Coming from Wicked Good Wednesday!

Eva Gallant says

11.14.12 at 11:58 am

I'll have to try that topping the next time we have meatloaf. I'll bet it's delicious!

Evelyn says

11.14.12 at 9:05 am

Can I come to your house, I am starving after looking at these pictures;)

Hope you week is filled with Blessings!

Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

11.14.12 at 7:54 am

I think your picture is actually pretty good! Good enough to make me hungry!! Yummm!

Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

11.14.12 at 7:44 am

Just came by to pin it 😉

Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf

Tips: Sweet and Tangy Meat Loaf