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Delicious homemade meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Bourbon Glaze Meatloaf

Comforting meatloaf with a sweet apricot and smoky bourbon glaze that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup milk Use room-temperature for even mixing
  • 2 pcs eggs Room-temperature is ideal
  • 1 cup onions, diced Fresh onion adds sweetness
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pc jalapeño, diced Can substitute with green chiles
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning (Tony's brand)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese Use mild cheddar for smooth melting
Bourbon Glaze
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, bell pepper, jalapeño, onions, onion powder, garlic powder, all purpose seasoning, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; don’t overwork the meat.
  3. Fold in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly distributed.
Making the Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the apricot jam, dark brown sugar, sriracha, bourbon, BBQ sauce, and water. Simmer on low heat until the mixture thickens—about 6 minutes.
Baking
  1. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan, smoothing the top with a wet spatula.
  2. Brush half the bourbon glaze over the loaf.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, basting with the glaze halfway through.
  4. The meatloaf is done when the sides are firm and the juices run clear at the center.
Finishing Touch
  1. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before brushing a final layer of glaze on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider garnishing with chopped parsley or lemon zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.