Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
4. While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the apricot preserves and ketchup in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
5. Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 40 minutes and spread the apricot-ketchup mixture on top. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Meatloaf is thought to have been invented in Germany in the Middle Ages.
• The apricot glaze was popularized in the US in the 1960s.
• Ground beef is a great source of lean protein.