Description
Classic Meatloaf with Oatmeal brings comfort straight from my family’s kitchen to yours. Hearty ground beef mixed with rolled oats creates a tender, satisfying dinner that reminds me of Sunday suppers with grandma.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
Grains and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Assemble your ingredients: Grab 453 grams (1.5 pounds) of 80/20 ground beef, 240 ml (1 cup) quick-cooking oats, 240 ml (1 cup) milk, 1 large egg, 80 ml (½ cup) finely diced onion, 7.5 ml (1.5 teaspoons) salt, and 1.25 ml (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper.
- Prepare your baking vessel: Coat a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
- Create meat mixture: Combine ground beef, oats, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients gently, avoiding excessive handling to keep texture tender.
- Form the loaf: Transfer meat mixture into prepared pan, shaping it into a uniform rectangular form with gentle pressure.
- Craft glaze: Whisk 80 ml (⅓ cup) ketchup, 30 ml (2 tablespoons) brown sugar, and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) yellow mustard in a separate small bowl.
- Apply glaze: Spread ketchup mixture evenly across the surface of the raw meatloaf, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake thoroughly: Place meatloaf in preheated oven and cook for 55-60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches precisely 71°C (160°F).
- Allow resting: Remove from oven and let meatloaf settle for 10 minutes before cutting into hearty portions.
Notes
- Always mix the meatloaf ingredients gently to keep the texture tender and prevent a tough, dense result.
- Letting the meatloaf rest after baking helps the juices redistribute, making each slice more flavorful and moist.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is cooked through without drying out.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based alternatives to customize this recipe for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 459 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1213 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg