Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze
This diner style meatloaf is a classic recipe featuring a fancy ketchup glaze. Bake it in a loaf pan or on a cookie sheet.
Why you’ll love meatloaf with ketchup glaze
Normally, I’m not a huge fan of using ketchup (in anything), but I don’t think I should mess with a classic when it comes to diner food. They’re considered diner classics for a reason.
I used ground beef and ground pork, similar to what you would use for meatballs, but without the Italian seasonings. Instead, I seasoned this diner style meatloaf with mustard powder and a little bit of ketchup.
This is the first time I made a meatloaf in a loaf pan. I normally just form it into a loaf shape and bake it on a cookie sheet, but I wanted to try it this way. I don’t know if I’d do it again, but it’s kind of nice that it comes out in a perfect shape. The only downside is that the extra grease from the meat stays in the pan. You can do it whichever way you want.
The ketchup glaze tops it all off, and it’s super simple to make. It’ just ketchup, Dijon mustard (although, you could use yellow mustard if that’s all you have), and brown sugar.
If you like this recipe, you have to try this Instant pot Mississippi pot roast, and this rigatoni with pork ragu and these turkey sloppy joes.
Searching for more beef recipes? Dairy free lasagna / Ground beef stroganoff / Moroccan meatballs / Pepper beef stir fry / Irish beef stew
Ingredients & substitutions
- Dairy free milk – Any unsweetened, dairy free milk will work for this recipe. Milk added to meatloaf will help keep the meatloaf moist. This goes for dairy free milk alternatives as well. If you are out of dairy free milk, or just prefer to skip it, try swapping for equal parts beef broth to keep moisture in your meatloaf.
- Breadcrumbs – Make sure to check the ingredients list for dairy, some breadcrumbs contain hidden dairy ingredients.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
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How to make meatloaf with ketchup glaze
Preheat the oven. Set your oven to bake at 350˚F.
Make the meatloaf. Place meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a cookie sheet.
Make the glaze. Whisk glaze ingredients together until smooth. Spread evenly over meatloaf before baking.
Bake the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until it has reached 160˚F.
Remove from oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes for slicing.
More meatloaf recipes: spinach & caramelized onion meatloaf / grilled barbecue meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup dairy free milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F and spray a loaf pan (or cookie sheet) with cooking spray.
- Place meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly over meatloaf before baking.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until meatloaf has reached 160˚F.
- Remove from oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes for slicing.
I just stumbled on this recipe when I was googling for a diner-style meatloaf recipe. As a huge fan of Gilmore girls, I’ll be trying your recipe tonight. It sounds delicious!