Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
This Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf is savory, moist, and simple, using stuffing mix to season and bind the loaf. With lean ground beef, eggs, ketchup, and water, it is an easy comfort-food dinner that slices beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 6-ounce box Stove Top stuffing mix any flavor you like, such as chicken; use dry and do not prepare first
- 2 pounds lean ground beef 85% lean is a good middle-of-the-road choice
- 1/2 cup ketchup divided into 1/4 cup for the loaf and 1/4 cup for the top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, then spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, add the water, and whisk until the yolks are broken up and the mixture is well combined.
- Add the dry stuffing mix, ground beef, and 1/4 cup ketchup to the egg mixture.
- Mix everything together with your hands just until combined, making sure there are no big pockets of dry stuffing or streaks of egg, but do not overwork the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9-by-13-inch dish and shape it into a free-form loaf, like an oval-ish rectangle, directly in the pan.
- Brush or spoon the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf at 350°F for 55 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing so it can settle and hold together.
Notes
Store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; slicing it before storing makes lunch easier. Reheat slices in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through, adding a tiny squirt of ketchup if they look dry. To freeze, wrap tightly and freeze uncooked for up to 4 months or cooked for up to 3 months; defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal
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