Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Meatloaf Recipe

By John Mitzewich

Updated 09/18/18

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Ratings (12)
  • Total: 40 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
518 Calories
22g Fat
32g Carbs
46g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy meatloaf recipe sure lives up to its name. The buttermilk works its tangy magic to make this meatloaf tender and delicious. This great recipe is finished with a glossy brown sugar glaze that's a perfect compliment to the flavorful meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain)
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps to Make It

Note: while there are multiple steps to this recipe, this meatloaf dish is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for cooking.

For the Meatloaf:

  1. In a sauté pan, on medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.

  2. Remove from the heat, stir in the garlic, and let cool to room temperature.

  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

  4. In a large bowl add the ground beef, the onions, and all the remaining meatloaf ingredients. Mix to incorporate.

  5. Lightly grease the bottom of a shallow roasting pan with a few drops of oil.

  6. Wet your hands with cold water and form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape, about 6 inches wide, by about 3 to 4 inches high.

  7. Bake for 30 minutes.

For the Glaze:

  1. While the meatloaf is baking combine the brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl for the glaze.

  2. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from oven and evenly spread the glaze over the top with a spoon. If you like, you can put a little of the glaze on the sides, but most of it should go on the top.