My easy to make sweet and sour meatloaf combines tender, perfectly seasoned meatloaf with  an amazing sweet and sour sauce!  The flavorful meatloaf pairs perfectly  with the tangy glaze to make a family meal that is anything but  ordinary!

Ingredients ground beef  breadcrumbs eggs red bell pepper  green bell pepper  ketchup salt & pepper (to taste) garlic powder onion powder sweet and sour sauce (see my recipe or use your favorite brand)

Prep. Begin the meatloaf by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, place a wire cooling rack inside a roasting pan or 9x13 baking pan. If preferred, you can also use a loaf pan to help shape the meatloaf!

Make the meatloaf mixture. In a large bowl, add the meatloaf ingredients:  2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup of plain breadcrumbs, 2 large, room temp  and beaten eggs, ¼ cup diced red bell pepper, ¼ cup diced green bell  pepper, ¼ cup ketchup. Then, add the seasoning: ¼ teaspoon each of salt,  ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Mix. Mix the meatloaf mixture until just combined (do not over-mix!).

Shape. Shape the mixture into a 9x5-inch oval and place onto the cooling  rack lined baking sheet. You can also transfer the mixture to a meatloaf loaf pan if preferred!

Bake. Put the meatloaf in your oven and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes. Then, remove the meatloaf from the oven and pour 1 cup of sweet and sour sauce over the top center of the meatloaf. Use a pastry brush to cover all the sides of your meatloaf, leaving any extra sauce on top.

Finish the meatloaf. Return your glazed meatloaf to the pan and finish baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C) with a digital meat thermometer.

Rest and serve. Once it’s ready, take the meatloaf out of the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing it up and serving. For more details and full printable recipes visit BakeItWithLove.com