Best Easy Meatloaf

This Best Easy Meatloaf is not only a comfort food that is quick and easy to make, but it also pairs well with a host of other comfort foods. (refer to the questions below for a partial list of comfort foods.

This recipe contains ingredients that will not break the bank, and most well-stocked kitchens always have these ingredients on hand. 

It is loaded with flavor and of course plenty of cheese!

So good!! A delish dinner that is sure to be wow.

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Why I love Best Easy Meatloaf?

This meatloaf recipe mixes quickly with inexpensive ingredients that most kitchens have stocked on their shelves. 

What is the secret to moist meatloaf?

• Avoid overbaking.
• Cover with foil while baking.
• Eggs keep the meatloaf moist.

How do you get the easy meatloaf recipe to be firm?

Follow the directions to keep your meatloaf in the perfect texture, so it is not too dry or falls apart because it is too moist. 

How to serve the Best Easy Meatloaf?

This comfort food pairs well with a garden salad, Au gratin, mashed or scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob, corn casserole, French-style green beans with French onion soup mix, green bean casserole, macaroni & cheese. This meatloaf recipe goes well with a long list of other comfort foods. 

Best Easy Meatloaf Cooking Tips:

• Use clean hands to mix ingredients
• Oven
• Crockpot
• Insta-Pot 
• Bar-b-que grill wrapped in foil

Variations of Best Easy Meatloaf recipe:

Add diced green pepper, mushrooms, broken bread, or bread crumbs instead of the stuffing mix. You can also make a French onion or mushroom gravy for a topping. 

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Italian dressing
• Chicken flavored stuffing
• Eggs
• Onion
• Olive oil
• Ketchup
• Water

How to make Best Easy Meatloaf:

Step 1. reheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat on the stove.

Step 3. Place the onions and stuffing in the pan, and saute until the onions begin to soften.

Step 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, stuffing.

Adding the onion mixture and the eggs.

Adding the ketchup.

Adding the Italian dressing.

Adding the water.

Knead with your hands until well combined.

Step 5. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape in a 9×13 baking dish.

Step 6. Top with additional ketchup.

Step 7. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Serve warm!

Best Easy Meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

This Best Easy Meatloaf is not only a comfort food that is quick and easy to make, but it also pairs well with a host of other comfort foods. (refer to the questions below for a partial list of comfort foods. This recipe contains ingredients that will not break the bank, and most well-stocked kitchens always have these ingredients on hand. 

4.64 from 19 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 2 lb. Ground beef
• ¼ C. Italian dressing
• 1 Box Stove top chicken flavored stuffing
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• ¼ C. Ketchup + additional for garnish
• ½ C. Water

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
• Place the onions and stuffing in the pan, and saute until the onions begin to soften.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, stuffing and onion mixture, Italian dressing, eggs, ¼ cup ketchup and water. Knead with your hands until well combined.
• Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape in a 9×13 baking dish.
• Top with additional ketchup.
• Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 309mg | Sugar: 3g

Author: Laura

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How to store the Best Easy Meatloaf?

• Airtight containers are perfect for storing this meatloaf and will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator.
• Freeze the baked meatloaf after cooling and wrapping it in plastic wrap and foil. Then, store a freezer bag before putting it in the freezer, lasting 4-6 months.

How to reheat the Best Easy Meatloaf recipe?

• Add two tablespoons of water, beef broth, or brown gravy to a skillet and reheat slices of meatloaf.
• Place sliced meatloaf in a baking pan. Add 1/4 cup of beef broth and cover with foil. Heat at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. 
• Place meatloaf slices in a covered microwave dish and heat for about 2 minutes, more or less, depending on how many pieces you are heating. 

How much does Best Easy Meatloaf last on the fridge?

3-4 days

Can I make the Best Easy Meatloaf recipe ahead of time?

Reheated meatloaf always tastes excellent. It is OK to make this recipe ahead of time and use the storage and reheating tips outlined above. 

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