Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients

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

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

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, apricot preserves, salt, and pepper for the loaf in a large mixing bowl; mix well until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze together in a medium bowl.

Step 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). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

If you are using lean ground beef, increase the amount to 2 pounds.

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