brown sugar meatloaf

Name: Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 3/4 cup(s) milk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger (I use a little more); 3/4 cup(s) finely crushed cracker crumbs (I use Club)

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Carla Skiles

Greeley, KS

Updated on Jan 6, 2026

I found this recipe many years ago, and it is still our family's tried and true recipe that we use all the time. The flavor of this meatloaf is wonderful. This recipe is even more delicious the next day!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, this is a simple and impressive brown sugar meatloaf. Ketchup and brown sugar are perfectly sweet and form a glaze on the meatloaf. The ground ginger is subtle and blends with the other ingredients. Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies for an easy weeknight meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (I use a little more)
3/4 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs (I use Club)

How To Make brown sugar meatloaf

Test Kitchen Tips

We inverted the cooked meatloaf onto a platter before cutting, and it served easily.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Press the brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spread the ketchup over the sugar.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl, mix all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf.
Step 4

Place the loaf on top of the ketchup.
Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until the juices are clear.
Step 6

Let cool for 15 minutes and then invert onto a baking dish before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 249 kcal, carbohydrates: 24 g, cholesterol: 102 mg, fat: 8 g, fiber: 0 g, protein: 21 g, saturated fat: 3 g, sodium: 709 mg, sugar: 19 g, unsaturated fat: 4 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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