Description
A tender beef meatloaf with a caramelized cinnamon-kissed glaze. Baked in two stages for perfect texture, this American classic features earthy mushroom and beet blend for moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb (16 oz) ground beef (70/30 blend recommended)
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz (225g) mushroom burger mix
8 oz (225g) battered beet cubes (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
Flour (as needed)
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Baking powder
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line loaf pan with parchment paper
Combine ground beef, mushroom mix, beet cubes, egg, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in bowl
Stir until just combined; pack into prepared pan
Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for glaze
Top raw patty with half the glaze and bake 30 minutes
Increase oven to 350°F (175°C), spread remaining glaze, and bake 50 minutes until 160°F internal temperature
Let rest before slicing
Notes
Chill mixture 30 minutes for easier shaping
Use parchment paper for easy release
Room temperature egg yields stronger binding
Substitute beet cubes with tomato paste if desired
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 80
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 130mg