This old-fashioned meatloaf recipe with oatmeal is a simple, easy dinner that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep! It’s a family-favorite that only requires a handful of pantry staples. Pair the world’s best meatloaf with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, or creamed peas for a cozy and nourishing meal any night of the week!
Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal
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This meatloaf with oatmeal features tender beef seasoned with simple spices. Slathered with ketchup, it’s baked to perfection tastes incredible!
Prep: 15min
Total: 60min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 508 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, unSaturated Fat 15 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 lb ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3/4 cup uncooked quick oats
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup ketchup
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together except for the ketchup. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to meld the flavors together.
- Line a loaf pan or baking sheet with foil. Transfer the meat mixture into the pan with your hands, shaping it into a loaf.
- Spread the ketchup over the loaf and bake it at 375°F for 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the meatloaf from the pan and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into it. Enjoy!
Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal
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This old-fashioned meatloaf with oatmeal is a simple, easy dinner that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep!
Prep: 10min
Total: 85min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 /6 of the meatloaf
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /6 of the meatloaf, calories 418.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Protein 34.1 g, Fat 25.6 g, Saturated Fat 10.4 g, Cholesterol 157.8 mg, Sodium 1041.6 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 2.8 g, unSaturated Fat 1.5 g
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. ground beef ((I use 85% lean))
- ¾ cup uncooked quick oats
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Dash of pepper
- ¾ cup milk ((I use 2%))
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- ¼ cup ketchup
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently combine all ingredients except ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer to a greased loaf pan.
- Bake (uncovered) for about 60 minutes, or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and juices run clear. Tilt the pan to drain off the grease; spread ketchup on top, and return to the oven for 10 more minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Meatloaf (Traditional Recipe with Oatmeal)
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This easy, wholesome meatloaf with oatmeal may be an old-school recipe, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still amazingly delicious! Tender ground beef is blended with seasoning and oats, then baked with a classic ketchup glaze- it’s the perfect traditional meatloaf.
Prep: 10min
Total: 80min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef ((ground chuck is preferred, or use a ground beef/ground pork combo))
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats ((or plain breadcrumbs))
- 1/2 cup white onion ((or yellow onion, finely diced))
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp meatloaf seasoning ((see recipe, or use 1 packet store-bought seasoning mix))
- 1/3 cup ketchup ((plus more for topping the meatloaf if desired))
Instruction:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, quick oats, diced onion, eggs, meatloaf seasoning, and ketchup. Mix until just combined, do not over-mix.
- Transfer the meatloaf mixture into your prepared loaf pan then shape so that the loaf is mounded at the top. Or transfer the loaf mixture to your baking sheet and form it into a loaf approximately the same size as a loaf pan (9×5-inch).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and coat with an additional 1/3 cup of ketchup or BBQ sauce if desired. Return to the oven and finish cooking for an additional 10-20 minutes. Your meatloaf is done when it has an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the oven when done, drain off the excess grease, and then allow your meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Easy, FLAVORFUL Meatloaf Recipe with OATMEAL
FAQ
Is oatmeal better than bread crumbs in meatloaf?
What is the secret to moist meatloaf?
The leaner the meat, the dryer and grainier the meatloaf. For an all-beef meatloaf, always use a higher-fat cut, at least 15 percent. For a meatloaf made with a leaner beef or turkey, consider mixing in some ground pork and/or veal in order to achieve a moist, tender meatloaf.
What ingredient keeps meatloaf from falling apart?
Why do you put milk in meatloaf?