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The Best Basic Meatloaf

This is the best basic meatloaf recipe and a terrific choice for a simple family dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 373kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl mix together the ground sirloin, oats, milk, onion, egg, salt and pepper until well combined. Shape into a loaf on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers the center of the meatloaf is cooked to 160 degrees F.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven and allow to rest for five minutes before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal