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Sweet and Sour Meatloaf | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | I used #glutenfree breadcrumbs & honey instead of brown sugar making a healthier, #clean-eating #meatloaf that was delicious. #beef #casserole

Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

Teresa Ambra
Sweet and Sour Meatloaf is a classic! This delicious meatloaf has a zesty sweet and sour sauce providing a great twist and a classic favorite beef entree. Great for family dinners or company.. Gluten free.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Beef Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 284 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8x12" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 small sauce pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

MEATLOAF:

  • 2 1/2 lbs. 93% or 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free bread crumbs 4C brand makes these
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. instant minced onion flakes
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce reserve half for topping

SWEET AND SOUR TOPPING:

  • Reserved tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar packed, or honey
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey (I prefer using only 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tsp. prepared mustard

Instructions
 

MEATLOAF:

  • Mix together beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs.
  • Add onions and ½ of tomato sauce.
  • Form into loaf and put in sprayed loaf pan or 8x12" baking dish to bake.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Drain off any grease.

SWEET AND SOUR TOPPING:

  • In saucepan, combine topping ingredients including remaining tomato sauce, and bring to a boil.
  • Pour over cooked meat loaf; bake 10 minutes more.

Notes

NOTE: This recipe is very sweet. I recommend cutting the white sugar (or honey) down to 1/4 cup, especially if you prefer more of a tang with your meatloaf.
 
 
NOTE: It is not necessary to spoon all of the sauce over top of the meatloaf before the final baking. About half is all that's necessary.
 
 
NOTE: If your diet doesn't require you to abstain from sugar, I recommend using brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar. Or a combination of brown sugar and 1/4 cup honey rather than 100% honey.
 
 
NOTE: You do not need to use gluten free bread crumbs to make this meatloaf recipe. But seasoned crumbs are much better than plain.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, casserole, gluten free, main dish, meatloaf
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