Description
A delightful dish that brings comfort and joy to any table, featuring a savory meatloaf paired with a sweet and tangy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped (any color)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for glaze), plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a prepared baking sheet or loaf pan and shape it into a rustic loaf.
- Brush the top of the meatloaf generously with sweet chili sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place slices in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
- You can freeze the meatloaf for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatloaf, sweet chili glaze, comfort food, dinner recipe