Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned Quaker oats
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/3 cup low-sugar ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, diced onion, and minced garlic. Stir in the old-fashioned oats and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
  3. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, and dried parsley to the oat mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined; do not over-mix to avoid a rubbery texture.
  4. Press the meat mixture evenly into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sugar ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
  6. Spread half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the loaf from the oven, apply the remaining glaze, and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting it out and slicing to ensure the juices redistribute.