Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever And Easiest Recipe

Name: Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever And Easiest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup ketchup; 0 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix (not in recipe); 1 cup prepared stuffing; 0 French Fried Onions (not in recipe); 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

This unbelievably easy meatloaf recipe is a family favorite—so good, my brother-in-law always requests two! Forget complicated recipes; this one delivers incredible flavor and juicy texture with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's adaptable to your preferred ground meat (beef, turkey, or a custom blend). Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 519.1 kcal

Protein 73g

Rating 2.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever And Easiest

2 large eggs
3/4 cup ketchup
0 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix (not in recipe)
1 cup prepared stuffing
0 French Fried Onions (not in recipe)
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever And Easiest

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
Spread the remaining ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

58g

Carbs

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