Easy Meatloaf Recipe With Oatmeal
72Meatloaf With Ketchup Topping
How to Make Meatloaf
Many people learn how to make meatloaf when they first start cooking. Meat loaf is a versatile recipe that can be made in many different ways. However, it's hard to beat a classic meatloaf recipe like the Quaker Oats meatloaf recipe or an easy meatloaf recipe like the Lipton Onion Soup meatloaf recipe. Both are simple meatloaf recipes that have proven themselves over the years.
However, I really believe that my recipe beats both of them because it contains the best of both meatloaf worlds. My meatloaf has the quick oats added instead of bread crumbs. I believe that oats give a better texture and you never bite into a soggy piece of bread like a person sometimes does when eating meatloaf made with bread crumbs. Also, my meatloaf recipe uses onion soup mix like the classic Lipton soup meatloaf recipe. This greatly reduces preparation time- no onions to chop! Plus, the onion soup mix adds lots of flavor.
Take note, though, that my meatloaf recipe is not firm and dry like many meatloaf recipes. If you like the firm meatloaf like that often found in restaurants, you may not like this meatloaf. Personally, I can't stand dry meatloaf. That's why so many people drown their meatloaf in ketchup. My meatloaf recipe has a sweet topping that requires nothing else to be added to the meatloaf when it's done.
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Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup uncooked oats
3/4 ketchup
1 egg
1 envelope onion soup mix
Meatloaf Topping Ingredients
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all of the meatloaf ingredients (not including the topping) in a large bowl. Mix well, making sure to get the soup mix combined well with the rest of the meatloaf ingredients. Shape ground beef mixture into a loaf shape in a large baking pan. Glass baking pans are better, as the meatloaf doesn't stick as badly and you can see through the dish if the meatloaf is done. Place in oven for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix all of the meatloaf topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Mix well to avoid lumps in the brown sugar. A fork works best to mix up the meatloaf topping. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the meatloaf topping evenly over the meatloaf with a spatula or pastry brush. Return the meatloaf to the oven at 350 degrees for approximately another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Let meatloaf stand for about five minutes before slicing.
Serves 6
Meatloaf may be stored frozen for 3 months.
*Note: This meatloaf recipe uses more ketchup than most, so the meatloaf may have a reddish tinge. This is why it's important to use a meat thermometer to determine if the meatloaf is fully cooked. For more information on the proper internal cooking temperatures of various foods, visit here.
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Easy Meatloaf Recipe With Oatmeal Comments
Cool! It's actually exciting to think that someone is going to try one of my recipes. I hope you like it.
meatloaf rocked was an awesome recipe, will make again and again im sure
Ray,
You made my day! Thanks so much for the compliment. I've been waiting for reviews. I'm glad you liked the meatloaf recipe. I know that my family sure like meatloaf days.
Angela,
I can't wait to try this recipe! This sounds just like my mom's but only this has quantities of ingredients :). Is it better to use quick cooking oats versus regular oatmeal?
Lindsey,
I have always used quick oats for this meatloaf recipe, but I would think that either would work fine.
meat loaf a childhood favourite, I have not made this in years maybe time to give it a try.
I am so excited to have found this recipe. This is the same recipe my family used growing up, and we lost the cookbook in a move one year and haven't been able to find it. I know it's the recipe for sure because of the oats and I'll never forget the topping -- it makes it so perfect. Thank you! It's in the oven right now!
that meatloaf is so tasty fast and easy
Great recipe! I love that it combines both the oatmeal and the onion soup. I'm going to try and adjust it for two pounds of meat the next time I make it just to have more. I'll put in a bit more of the ketchup and oatmeal but am not sure if I'll use one or two eggs. Thanks again, my family really enjoyed it.
Wow - that is the same recipe my mom used to make for us! I now have a great walnut "meat" loaf with no meat - but it is just as delicious!
I made this recipe tonight for my mom and dad (I'm home from college for Spring Break.) I've always hated my mom's meatloaf because it had big chunks of onions and was so dry! But this recipe has made me fall in love with the dish. It was so moist and flavorful as well as an easy recipe to make. It was no trouble at all. My mom swears that this is how she's going to make her meatloaf from now on! (And so will I when I have my own family to cook for one day!)
Thanks for sharing!
Rachel, thank you so much for the comments. It's so nice to hear a story like that with a happy ending.
Kimberly and Terry, Thanks!
Sally, walnut meatloaf? Sounds interesting!
Blair, I'm so flattered! Thank you so much for the praise. I'm blushing!
I can't wait to try your recipe. I love dried onion soup, at all times, as an ingredient to enhance a meat dish. But I've never tried it with meatloaf.
I have a recipe my family has enjoyed forever. It's not too much more difficult than yours, but it has different ingredients. Ours is moist, flavorful, and cuts like silk. I need a few days to make a comparison here, but I'm really charged!
Do you think HubPages would like to have a meatloaf recipe runoff? :)
Because I want to stay healthy, I cut out the red meat from my diet. But when I came across your meatloaf recipe with OATMEAL, I am now having second thoughts. I think I'll add this meatloaf-con-oatmeal to my weekend treats. Thanks for the hard-to-resist recipe!
I make your meatloaf recipe about once a month. I ran out of ketchup for the topping last time, so I used hoisin sauce to make up the difference. Great the first night, and as a hot or cold leftover.
Sally, sorry I missed the comment for so long. Did you get to compare the meatloaf recipes? A meatloaf recipe Hubpages contest would be awesome!
Live N Learn, health reasons is one of the reasons that I like this meatloaf recipe, too. My son loves meatloaf, so this is a healthier version.
OOOO Jon, I will have to try hoisin sauce on meatloaf. It sounds like a great variation when I'm wanting a bit of a change.
ARE YOU KIDDING.
PLEASE TELL ME THAT YOU ARE KIDDING. YOUR TO LAZY TO PUT REAL ONIONS, AND CELERY AND GREEN PEPPERS IN.
YOU COULD HAVE USED VEAL, PORK AND BEEF.
wHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU. YOU INSULT CULINARY ART.
I CAN SEE THAT MY SKILL WILL BE NEEDED ON THIS SITE.
SORRY FOR BEING SO FOREFUL, BUT I REALLY GET UPTIGHT, WHEN I SEE A RECIPE GONE BAD.
PAULETTE
Well, I enjoyed this as it is close to my grandmas recipe in taste. She was born just before the depression and this was a splurge meal for her family back then.
Angela-
Thank you for this recipe! I used ground turkey instead... but the meatloaf was the best I've ever had! The meatloaf was the perfect consistency... moist.. juicy.. and super flavorful! It was also super easy and inexpensive to make. I had all the ingredients in my kitchen, aside from the ground turkey! Thank you again! I will make this for my boyfriend tonight!
With regards to that Paulette chick the whole point of the recipe is to be EASY! Adding things in is optional!
I think this is an awesome recipe! I am someone who does not cook very well and am trying to learn and this was a great point-scorer with the husband haha
Kudos to you Angela!
hey there great meatloaf will be having it often THANKS
I published a hub on a meatloaf recipe too http://hubpages.com/hub/The-best-meatloaf-recipe-e (homemade recipe from my grandma), but I never thought of using oatmeal.
I am going to try and add that in sometime! Especially when my oatmeal just seems to sit around in warmer months...great idea to put it to use. Thanks!
Recipes are all about experimenting and trying out what suits your tastes...by the way, I use breadcrumbs and my meatloaf never gets soggy.
I would love your opinion on my recipe if you ever have a chance...my meatloaf is definitely not dry...thanks!
P.S. How much ketchup do you use?
This recipe was awesome! We are not big meatloaf eaters...but, it was the day before my visit to the grocery store and I had all of the ingredients in my pantry so, I figured I would try it...It was rich and delicious...my husband loved it!! I will definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing!
Dear Angela, I just wanted to say thanks, had been making this meatloaf this Sunday and forgotten how great the oats are in it, so I goggled and got yours and it turned out FAB!!!!...especially that YUMMIE topping, wow it was a huge hit...thanks again, hun...you rock, load some more good recipes, have you got a good mac/cheese one too?...love and thanks, Olivia...oh and yeah, Paulette, your skills are needed at the dogpound, babe, "grrr", ha ha ha,
This meatloaf is great!! Instead of using 1 1/2 lb hamburger I did 1 lb hamburger and 1 lb jimmy dean hot sausage and didnt use the mustard or onion soup in the recipe. Its soooo great!!
cgull8m says:
2 years ago
Thats a great Hub Angela, I love Meatloaf, I will definitely try this recipe, sounds simple and looks awesome. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers :)