Best 8 Zippy Sweet And Sour Meat Loaf Recipes

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Calling all meatloaf lovers: this recipe is for you! Our zippy, sweet, and sour meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal that will please the whole family. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, this meatloaf is then topped with a tangy and sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

But wait, there's more! We've also included a collection of our favorite meatloaf recipes to satisfy all your cravings. From classic meatloaf to unique and creative twists, we've got you covered. Whether you're looking for a traditional comfort food dish or something new and exciting, we have a recipe for you. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. The sweet-and-sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby. -Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; crumble beef over top and mix well. Add onion and half of the tomato sauce. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, vinegar, mustard and remaining tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over meat loaf; bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATLOAF



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Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs provides a simple addition to this delicious meatloaf made with ground beef and pork - a delightful dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. lean ground pork
1/2 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons purchased sweet-and-sour sauce
3 or 4 green or red bell pepper rings
3 or 4 drained canned pineapple slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Beat egg in large bowl. Add all remaining meatloaf ingredients; mix well. Press mixture firmly in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F. for 40 minutes.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven. Spread about 3 tablespoons sweet-and-sour sauce over loaf. Arrange bell pepper rings and pineapple slices over sauce. Brush with remaining tablespoon sauce.
  • Return to oven; bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160°F. Cover with foil; let stand 5 minutes before cutting meatloaf into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 7 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATLOAF



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Our family loves this meatloaf! It's covered with a tangy sweet and sour sauce made on the stove. It is very good!

Provided by JOLO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, onion flakes and 1/2 of the can of tomato sauce. Mix together well and place into a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Push the meatloaf down into the pan forming a well for the sauce around all the edges.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, white sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • After meatloaf has cooked for 40 minutes, remove from oven and pour sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 more minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 158.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 988.2 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Onions

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Mix together beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs.
  • Add onion and half the tomato sauce.
  • Form into loaf in 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • Combine topping ingredients; bring to boil.
  • Pour over meatloaf and bake 10 more minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF



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This is what I chose when I got to pick what we had for dinner! If possible, remove lid for the last hour.

Provided by SDSCHMIDT

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
3 cups cold water
¾ cup vinegar
9 tablespoons soy sauce
9 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth; pour over the beef.
  • Cook on Low until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 2090 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATLOAF



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It's a little bit sweet a little bit sour and makes the best sandwiches the day after that I have ever tasted. Sometimes you have to make it more then once to make it your own and adjust the sugar to vinegar ratio but it's worth it.

Provided by ChristineD 22

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
0.75 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4-1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the first five ingredients.
  • Add the onion and 1/4 of the can of tomato sacue.
  • Put into a loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a sauce pan combine all of the topping ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour over meatloaf.
  • Bake 15 additional minutes.

BARBECUED ONION MEAT LOAVES



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Onion soup mix and stuffing are the surprise ingredients in these incredibly simple mini meat loaves. They're definite family-pleasers. -Nicole Russman, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup crushed seasoned stuffing
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, stuffing and onion soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 5 loaves; arrange around the edge of a microwave-safe dish., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Top with the remaining barbecue sauce. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SOUR MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe in a Quick Cooking magazine. This meat loaf is the best I've ever tried. My husband and my son LOVED it! I think kids would really enjoy this, too.

Provided by Pansori

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
5 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
salt
pepper
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, lightly beat the egg.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, dry soup mix, salt& pepper.
  • Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into an oval loaf and place in loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the sugars, vinegar and remaining ketchup.
  • Take out meat loaf, spread topping, and bake for 10-15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 789, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24.6, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your meatloaf the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the Meatloaf Rest: After cooking, let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Sides: Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Zippy Sweet and Sour Meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and sour flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make the best meatloaf ever. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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