Sweet and Spicy Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf and place in a greased baking dish.
4. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
5. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• This sweet and spicy meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.
• This dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Try adding in some diced carrots or zucchini to the mix.
• This dish can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.