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!

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x5-inch meatloaf

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Meatloaf:

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

Glaze:

1 cup ketchup
½ cup apricot preserves
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot ®) (Optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar together in a medium bowl.
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).
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tip

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483	Calories
20g	Fat
55g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 1782mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 23g	47%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 529mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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