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If you are new to cooking, this easy homemade meatloaf is the perfect place to start. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a tender, flavorful loaf on the table with minimal stress. This meatloaf has been a crowd-pleasing comfort-food staple in our home for 20 years. It’s cozy, forgiving, and made for beginners who want to win in the kitchen.
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Easy Homemade Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 minutes Baking time: 1 hour 10 minutes Makes: 1 Meatloaf
Ingredients
Ground beef 1 pound
Oatmeal ¼ cup
Egg 1
Medium onion ½, diced small
Ketchup ¼ cup + ¼ cup for topping
Steak sauce 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Basil 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
Dry mustard ½ teaspoon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Combine ground beef, oatmeal, egg, onion, ¼ cup ketchup, steak sauce, salt, basil, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Mix with your hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pat into an oiled 5×9 loaf pan, or equivalent.
- For the topping, combine ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon dry mustard. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture over the top of the meatloaf and spread evenly to the edges.
- Cover the meatloaf with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a vegetable for a complete meal.https://recipeswanted.com/thanksgiving-favorites-recipes-creamy-mashed-potatoes/
- Enjoy!
