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Cast Iron Skillet Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A juicy, impressive meatloaf cooked in a cast iron skillet with a sticky sweet-savory brown sugar glaze. Perfect for dinner parties and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, dried parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Press down evenly to shape into a loaf, ensuring edges are slightly higher than the center.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles.
  5. Pour half of the glaze over the meatloaf, spreading it evenly. Reserve the rest.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes. Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer.
  7. If temperature is not yet 160°F (71°C), continue baking. Every 10 minutes, brush the remaining glaze over the top.
  8. If glaze starts to burn, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Once internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), remove from oven and let rest in the skillet for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to avoid a tough texture. Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Resting for 10 minutes is crucial to keep the meatloaf moist and allow it to hold its shape. If using a smaller skillet, the loaf will be taller and may take longer to cook.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: meatloaf, cast iron skillet, brown sugar glaze, dinner party, easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef, pork

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