Where can I find meatloaf mix?

You can usually find meatloaf mix (which is simply a combo of ground beef, pork and veal) right next to the regular ground beef in your supermarket. And if you can't find it, using all ground beef works just fine - I like the 80/20 fat variety for the flavor.

Can I use regular sugar instead of brown sugar?

Nope, in this case we need the flavor and the rougher consistency of the brown sugar. You CAN use either light or dark brown sugar - the dark brown sugar will give a little more intensity to the flavor. I like both!

How long does this keep?

Leftover meatloaf keeps for several days in the fridge - wrap it up well so it doesn't dry out. There are few things in life as wonderful as a leftover meatloaf sandwich!

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

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Jazz up your meatloaf with a tangy brown sugar topping! This easy recipe for brown sugar meatloaf will have them asking for meatloaf seconds.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, ground veal and ground pork, although all ground beef will work fine too)
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375.
Pour the brown sugar into a 9×5 loaf pan and press it into the bottom. Spread the ketchup on top of the sugar.
Mix all remaining ingredients together and press into the loaf pan on top of the ketchup.
Bake for one hour. Remove from oven and pour juices into a bowl. Discard juice and let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes.
Invert loaf onto a platter or cutting board, slice it up and enjoy!

Notes

- Meat: You can either use all ground beef or a mixture of ground beef, pork and veal. This is usually labeled “meatloaf mixture” and you can find it next to the ground beef in your supermarket. It gives it a slightly lighter flavor.

- Brown Sugar: We like light brown sugar for this recipe, but dark brown sugar works as well. The sugar taste will be a little more intense because there is extra molasses.

- Bread Crumbs: We love panko crumbs for this recipe, but any dried breadcrumbs will work.

- Milk: Whatever you do, don’t leave out the milk! Milk is the secret to moist meatloaf. Tell everyone.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/brown-sugar-meatloaf/