Best 9 Tangy Meatloaf Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of tangy meatloaf sauce recipes. From the classic and comforting to the bold and adventurous, these sauces are guaranteed to elevate your meatloaf to new heights of flavor. Discover the perfect balance of tang, sweetness, and savory umami in each recipe, crafted with a symphony of aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and rich spices. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying tomato-based sauce or a more complex creation infused with the vibrant flavors of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, or Worcestershire sauce, we have something to satisfy every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and transform your meatloaf into an unforgettable main course that will leave your family and friends craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC MEATLOAF WITH SWEET AND TANGY GLAZE



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Classic Meatloaf with Sweet and Tangy Glaze is comfort food at its best. Don't overlook this all-American classic that is make-ahead and freezer friendly. Recipe below includes lots of ideas for variations and diet adaptations.

Provided by Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs ((may substitute Italian breadcrumbs))
1/2 cup Milk, any type
1 small White Onion, quartered
6 ounces Carrots, chopped into large pieces
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef ((80% lean))
1 Egg, whisked
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, curly or flat-leaf, chopped ((optional))
2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce ((may substitute soy sauce or Tamari))
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cup Ketchup
2 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Mustard ((I like to use stone ground Dijon Mustard))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • If using a loaf pan, spray it with nonstick cooking spray. If using a sheet pan, line it with foil.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and set aside to soak.
  • Combine onions, carrots, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (the largest pieces should be about the size of a pea). (Note: If you prefer, you can also finely chop these by hand.)
  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, and garlic with a pinch of salt.
  • Saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • To breadcrumbs and milk, add beef, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Top with cooked carrots and onions.
  • Using your hands, gently mix everything together until just combined. (Try not to over mix or this will make your meatloaf more tough.)
  • Gently shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and transfer to loaf pan or sheet pan.
  • Transfer meatloaf to oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes (use an instant read thermometer if you have it - the center will register 155°F when the meatloaf is done).
  • While meatloaf cooks, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
  • Remove meatloaf when it has about 20 minutes left to cook and spread glaze over top.
  • Rest meatloaf for 10 minutes then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 575 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TANTALIZINGLY TANGY MEATLOAF



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Meatloaf with a sauce that will keep them coming back for more. The sauce contains pineapple preserves, brown sugar and ketchup. It glazes up real nice over the meatloaf. I've NEVER had leftovers even when I've tripled the recipe!

Provided by Stacy B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
garlic powder to taste
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup pineapple preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well, and place into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar and pineapple preserves. Pour over the meatloaf about 20 minutes before removing from oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

TANGY MEATLOAF



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I like this meatloaf and on occaision I like it stuffed with homemade bread stuffing. You can do this, by dividing the loaf in half lengthwise, add your favorite stuffing to bottom half, seal with top half.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Meat

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
3/4 cup crushed Wheat Chex

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard.
  • Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons for topping.
  • To remaining ketchup mixture, add worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion, salt, pepper and egg.
  • Blend well; then add green pepper and wheat chex.
  • Add ground beef and mix well.
  • Shape into loaf in shallow pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • Pour reserved 4 Tbsp.
  • of topping over meatloaf and bake 15 minutes longer.

MOUTHWATERINGLY TANGY PINEAPPLE MEATLOAF



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Easy to make and great to taste. One of my husband's favorite dishes.

Provided by Ashley L-B

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup chopped green and red bell pepper
1 small onion, diced
1 egg
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup pineapple preserves
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup pineapple preserves
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, bell peppers, onion, egg, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup pineapple preserves, 1/4 cup brown sugar, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor until combined; put into a bread pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Stir 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup pineapple preserves, and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the meatloaf.
  • Continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF WITH SWEET AND TANGY GLAZE



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Mix chopped spinach, mushroom and prunes with ground meat and bake up a loaf coated with an apricot-ginger glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup ketchup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, spinach, mushrooms, prunes, dill, parsley, Worcestershire, eggs, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

TANGY MEATLOAF SAUCE



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Use this meatloaf sauce to beef-up a basic meatloaf or add it to a stuffed version. I've used this on all! Just brush over your meatloaf before baking.

Provided by Jeannine Maxwell

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup ketchup
¼ cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl with a whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 289.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

MEATLOAF RECIPE WITH THE BEST GLAZE



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Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
1 med onion (finely chopped)
2 large eggs
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 Tbsp ketchup
3 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp ground paprika
3/4 cup ketchup
1 ½ tsp white vinegar
2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp salt

Steps:

  • Line a 9"x5" loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.
  • Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over meatloaf then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160˚F. Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TANGY MEATLOAF BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion (1/2 sliced into rings, 1/2 diced)
1 pound meatloaf mix (ground pork, beef and veal) or ground turkey
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup duck sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 potato buns or other rolls, split
Lettuce, sliced tomato and pickle slices, for topping
Sweet potato chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Soak the onion rings in a bowl of cold water. Meanwhile, combine the meatloaf mix with the diced onion, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, 1 tablespoon each ketchup and duck sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently form into four 1-inch-thick patties; make an indentation in the center of each.
  • Brush the patties with the olive oil and grill until marked on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ketchup and duck sauce in a small bowl for brushing; set aside a few tablespoons. Turn the patties, brush with the ketchup mixture and continue grilling until cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Toast the buns, if desired.
  • Spread the buns with the reserved ketchup mixture. Drain the onion rings. Serve the patties on the buns; top with the onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Serve with sweet potato chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 1,079 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams

TANGY & MOIST MEATLOAF WITH SPECIAL SAUCE



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Make and share this Tangy & Moist Meatloaf With Special Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg
1 1/2 cups fresh sourdough breadcrumbs, blend 5 bread slices in food processor
1/2 cup milk
6 tablespoons Heinz 57 steak sauce, divided
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons Heinz 57 steak sauce
2 tablespoons hot ketchup, Heinz Kicker's Hot & Spicy
1 tablespoon ketchup, regular
3 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Meatloaf:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the loaf pan.
  • In a small sauté pan, melt butter.
  • Add chopped onions and cook until soften, about 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk and 3 tablespoons of the Heinz 57 sauce. Add cooked onions and season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Shape mixture into a loaf and press into pan.
  • Brush remaining 3 tablespoons Heinz 57 sauce on top of loaf.
  • Bake uncovered for about 1 hour or until juices are clear.
  • Sauce:.
  • Whisk cornstarch in water until blended.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine cornstarch mix, Heinz 57, Heinz Kicker Ketchup, A1 sauce, regular ketchup, apple juice and brown sugar. Heat until bubbly. Sauce will be thick.
  • Pour sauce over meatloaf to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 221.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 24.1, Protein 24.7

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatloaf. This will give the meatloaf a richer flavor and texture.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to bind the meatloaf together and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or oregano, to taste.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour. Or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the meatloaf is cooking, make the tangy sauce. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Once the meatloaf is cooked, pour the tangy sauce over the top. Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This tangy meatloaf sauce is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your next meatloaf. The sauce is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it takes just minutes to prepare. So next time you're making meatloaf, give this tangy sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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