Description
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to any dinner table. Made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients like ground beef, rolled oats, and a tangy ketchup glaze, this recipe is both easy to prepare and full of flavor. Perfect for family dinners, this meatloaf is tender, savory, and pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Great for leftovers too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and milk. Let sit for a few minutes to absorb.
- Add ground beef, beaten eggs, dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but avoid overmixing.
- Transfer meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press gently to shape into a loaf.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) and is cooked through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover meatloaf can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the meatloaf tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Substitutions: Ground turkey can be used instead of beef for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg