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Ingredients
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Meat Loaf
Sweet BBQ Glaze
Method
Preparing the Meat Loaf
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Shape the Meat Loaf
Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf and place it on a lined baking sheet.
Making the Sweet BBQ Glaze
- 4
Combine Glaze Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- 5
Apply Glaze
Spread half of the BBQ glaze over the top of the meat loaf, reserving the other half for later.
Baking the Meat Loaf
- 6
Bake
Place the meat loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- 7
- 8
Rest and Serve
Once done, remove the meat loaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
