Marvelous Meat Loaf

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Marvelous Meat Loaf offers a hearty, savory dish with a tender beef center topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup-brown sugar glaze. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, its rich flavors and comforting texture make it a timeless favorite for meat lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c. tomato sauce
  • 3 c. dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, beaten egg, tomato sauce, dry bread crumbs, and chopped onion in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  2. Press the mixture evenly into a loaf pan.
  3. In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Spread the ketchup-brown sugar mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

460 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 11.6g 15% DV
Carbs 79.8g 29% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 33.3g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 598.8mg 26% DV
Potassium 460mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 143mg 11% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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