OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF
Are you craving a hearty, classic dish that brings back memories of family dinners? Look no further than our OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF recipe. This timeless comfort food is a crowd-pleaser and easy to prepare. In this article, we’ll walk you through each step, ensuring your meatloaf turns out perfect every time.
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Ingredients:
Let’s start with the essential ingredients you’ll need:
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| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Old fashioned rolled oats | 1 1/4 cups |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Large eggs, beaten | 2 |
| Dry onion soup mix | 1 package |
| Clove of garlic, minced | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Ketchup | 3 tablespoons |
| Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Topping | |
| Ketchup | 1/4 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Yellow mustard | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Place the oats in a large bowl and add the milk. Stir to coat the oats and let them sit for about 15 minutes to soak up the milk.
- Add in the ground beef, beaten eggs, dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and pepper.
- Mix everything together using your hands, working the oats into the meat.
Baking the Meatloaf
- Once the mixture is well combined, place it in a 9 x 9 baking pan and form it into a loaf about 1 & 3/4″ thick.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
The Perfect Topping
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the delicious topping:
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- In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard.
Serving and Enjoying
- After 30 minutes in the oven, remove the meatloaf and brush it with the prepared topping, coating the sides as well.
- Place the meatloaf back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
