Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf

This recipe for Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf is one of my son’s favorite super easy recipes.  He asks for it at least once a week!

Every time we have meatloaf, I can’t help but think of the scene in the movie “A Christmas Story” where the family is eating dinner and Randy says, “Meatloaf. Beetloaf.  I hate meatloaf.”

I laugh to myself every single time!

My son is the exact opposite of Randy.  He LOVES meatloaf.  Meatloaf and macaroni and cheese is one of his favorite dinners.

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I usually make my classic meatloaf – it’s the best meatloaf recipe I’ve ever tried.  It’s pure comfort food and my family loves it.   But I was looking for a change.  I needed to mix things up a bit.

That’s where this Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf came from.  I love the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and I thought it would compliment my traditional meatloaf recipe perfectly.

I was right.  This recipe is killer!  Especially the glaze.  That’s what takes it over the top.

To save time, I prepare the meatloaf mixture and glaze the night before.  And, instead of baking a large meatloaf in a bread pan, I make mini-meatloaves in my muffin pan (like I do with my Chicken Parmesan Meatloaves).  They bake so much faster that way.

These two time-saving tips allow me to have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

I highly recommend you give this recipe a try the next time you’re craving comfort food.  It’s definitely a keeper!

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Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf

5 from 4 votes

Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf

Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 1 hour hour

Total: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

I love the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and I thought it would compliment my traditional meatloaf recipe perfectly.

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Ingredients

Meatloaf

• ▢ 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• ▢ 3 slices of white bread
• ▢ ¼ cup of milk
• ▢ ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ▢ ½ cup parmesan cheese
• ▢ 2 eggs, beaten
• ▢ 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• ▢ ½ tsp seasoned salt
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 Tbsp ketchup
• ▢ 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Balsamic Glaze

• ▢ 2 Tbsp ketchup
• ▢ ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ▢ ½ Tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pour milk over bread and let sit for a few minutes so it absorbs the milk.
• In a large bowl combine the beef, milk-soaked bread, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, salts and pepper.
• Mix with your hands until well combined.
• Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet.
• Combine all of the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
• Stir until combined.
• Spread evenly on top of the meatloaf.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg

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Author: Christina Hitchcock

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American