Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf

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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!

Submitted by Sahara B
Updated on July 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9x5-inch meatloaf
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Ingredients

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

  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.

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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