Linda's Spicy Meatloaf

Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with Linda's Spicy Meatloaf, a scrumptious twist on the classic comfort food. Made with tender ground beef, a medley of vibrant spices like smoked paprika and red chili flakes, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeño and hot sauce, this meatloaf is a savory delight that's perfect for spice lovers. The rich, tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a crave-worthy topping that elevates every bite. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe serves six and pairs effortlessly with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or meal-prepping for the week, Linda's Spicy Meatloaf is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid a dense meatloaf.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press it down gently to shape it into an even loaf.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce to make the glaze.

Step 5

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf with a spoon or spatula.

Step 6

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.

Step 7

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing.

Step 9

Slice into thick pieces and serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1582.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2859.0

Total Fat 179.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 985.1mg	0%
Sodium 6071.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 187.1g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 412.0mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2884.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 19.9%