Name: Gullah Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 large onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Savory meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze. This Gullah meatloaf recipe is Sunday dinner comfort food that feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Mix until just combined — do not overwork.
Shape into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for the glaze. Spread half over the meatloaf.
Bake 45 minutes. Spread remaining glaze on top. Bake 15 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes and collard greens.

💡 Pro Tip: Don't overmix the meatloaf or it will be tough. The brown sugar glaze is what makes this Gullah version special — sweet, tangy, and caramelized.