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Boston Market-Style Glazed Meatloaf
Melissa Hart

Boston Market-Style Glazed Meatloaf

This slices cleanly because the vegetables are cooked first and the loaf rests before the knife hits it. The tangy glaze goes on twice. That builds a sticky red top without scorching. Do not pack the meat mixture hard into the pan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 85-percent lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onion and bell pepper for 6 minutes until soft, then cool them for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the beef, cooked vegetables, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk and salt with your fingertips just until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a loose loaf on a rimmed sheet pan and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  4. Stir the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar, brush half over the loaf, and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Brush on the remaining glaze and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the center reaches 160°F, then rest for 15 minutes before slicing.