Meatloaf used to be a dish that I didn’t make, yet I realize now that perhaps I didn’t know how to make meatloaf – the right way. Then, I was introduced to the tastiest recipe there ever was. This best meatloaf recipe ever was given to me by a friend, after enjoying it at her house on one occasion.
It was an immediate ‘I must have this recipe!’ moment, and I’ve been making it regularly ever since – for years in fact. I know meatloaf gets a bad rap with kids sometimes, yet my daughters request it all the time.
This best meatloaf recipe is so incredibly easy, it’s one that I’ve memorized thanks to the few ingredients it requires. I’d say the secret ingredient is the stovetop dressing, it really makes this recipe.
Sometimes I use a loaf pan when making meatloaf, and other times I use a pie plate or casserole dish. The difference when choosing, is the cook time. If I’m on a time crunch, using a shallower dish so the meatloaf isn’t so thick – of course will allow it to cook faster. So when gauging whether it’s done or not, watch the outside crust for crispness or stick a fork in the middle and check to see if the inside meat is cooked.
This is one recipe you simply have to try. Enjoy!
This easy and best Meatloaf Recipe Ever was an immediate 'I must have this recipe!' moment, and I've been making it regularly ever since - for years
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 pkg Stove Top Stuffing Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup milk {I might add a tad more if I think it needs it}
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf, add to a baking dish of choice that has been sprayed with oil. Press down on meat mixture so it's even all over.
Mix together the topping and spread onto the meat topping
Bake 350 for 45-60 minutes, though it might be longer if you choose a taller dish versus a shallower one.
Debbie White Beattie says
03/02/2017 at 9:11 pmI found a recipe very similar to this on the Kraft website but I’m curious to know what you use for your topping because you don’t have it written above.
Vanessa says
04/24/2017 at 6:27 pmThe topping is the mustard, brown sugar and ketchup. It’s delicious.
Elizabeth Vlug says
03/03/2017 at 5:54 amWould love to try your recipe. And I love the idea of using a pie plate. I also would love to know your topping? Thanks for sharing Tammi
Brenda ROY says
03/03/2017 at 9:45 amThis absolutely is the best and so easy to make
Jamie hall says
03/04/2017 at 9:31 pmYum this sounds delicious thanks for sharing
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
03/05/2017 at 6:09 pmThis looks so easy to do! I need to make this sometime
Tammi L. says
03/13/2017 at 2:08 amI am with the others… I’d love to know what is in your topping? I’d really like to make it but I don’t think the topping I usually make would go so well as it is more of a sweet/sour/bbq type.
Tammi says
03/14/2017 at 6:11 amGah! Sorry, It didn’t save with the topping instructions. It’s been added! Thanks for the heads up!
Deb Hatton says
03/15/2017 at 3:41 pmI’m embarrassed to admit I we tried this last night and my kids preferred it to my usual recipe…So simple but sooo yummy. Needless to say I have a new “usual recipe”.
Marilyn says
03/22/2017 at 6:37 pmThis recipe looks delicious. Thanks for the information.
Marilyn
patti says
09/12/2017 at 1:45 pmare you supposed to cook the stuffing first? making this now and i didn’t :/
Tammi says
09/13/2017 at 9:24 amNope, you don’t. 🙂
How was it?
patti says
09/13/2017 at 1:37 pmit was delicious…i doubled the recipe to have sandwiches today! thank you 🙂
it probably wouldnt have mattered if i had made the stuffing first but i wasnt sure if i didn’t, if it would be dry. loved the topping also!
Tammy says
11/20/2017 at 11:59 amHow much stuffing mix? I have a box that is 6 oz. Can’t wait to make it tonight
Tammi says
11/20/2017 at 4:10 pmNot sure about oz but I use the entire packet of stuffing mix box which is 120g.
Laurie says
08/01/2018 at 5:13 pmI added green pepper and onion too. Delicious!
Becca says
09/09/2018 at 8:11 amI am ready to make this recipe but am not sure how much is the package of hamburger. Is it one pound or five pounds? Am confused.
Tammi says
09/10/2018 at 1:47 pmI lb! 🙂
Betty S says
10/23/2018 at 12:07 pmI was taught this topping in Home Ec. many years ago
Ashley Hoober says
01/14/2019 at 5:04 pmIve made this so many times and have to praise it once and for all! Such a wonderfully easy recipe