Meatloaf is a classic recipe that everyone should know how to make! Mom makes it best and this is just that….THE BEST! Good comfort food at its finest!
Believe it or not, one of my favorite recipes growing up was mom’s meatloaf. Perfectly moist, packed with flavor, and the one meal I requested for my birthday dinner! Each year, my mom would make my brother and I whichever meal we wanted for our birthdays, and this tasty dish was my go to. Served with mashed potatoes and a veggie, I would be one happy girl!
My dad and brother weren’t fans of meatloaf, so they didn’t particularly love my birthday choice each year, haha!
A few months back, my mom tweaked her go to meatloaf recipe and its even better (didn’t know that was even possible)! The ketchup sauce she covers it with is one of my favorite parts about this! Even my dad enjoys it nowadays!!
Now that I have a family of my own, its fun cooking dishes I loved as a kid. My three kids enjoy meatloaf and scrape their plates clean each time this is served!
This dish is classic comfort food at its finest! So many different varieties out there, but this one is a must try! If you’re looking for a hearty meal to serve your family, look no further!
Plus, isn’t mom’s cooking always a winner?!?!
Enjoy!!
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Mom's Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef, oats, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to incorporate everything.
- Transfer meat mixture into a loaf pan and press down evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Pour mixture evenly on top of meatloaf.
- Place pan into preheated oven and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes (keep an eye on it as oven temps vary).
- Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes before serving! Enjoy!
Here is the loaf pan I use: https://amzn.to/2Ejrs7t
Susan Florin
I love meat loaf thanks for the recipe . I will be happy 😃 to try it.
Kristin
Be sure to let me know what you think of it! Its a favorite of mine!!
Richard
Great receipe. Makes a super good main course. Thank you.
Kristin
Thanks! Glad you enjoy! It sure makes a tasty main course indeed!
Mikegoodman
Next time your mother makes it. Invite me. I love meatloaf. It be a joy to say happy birthday. Amen.
Kristin
Hehe, deal! Meatloaf is a favorite of mine, so hopefully soon she’ll make it again!
Peggy Dodge
For the hamburger do you use 70-30 80-20. I Love meatloaf but I always end up with way to much grease . Any advice for me?
Kristin
Typically, I use 80/20, but I have used the 70/30 and its turned out great as well! Start with the 80/20 and see what you think! My family loves it and its never too greasy!
Lori
I place white loaf bread slices in the bottom of my meatloaf pan…soaks up the grease.
Kristin
Oooo, great idea!
Susan G.
So…I just recently discovered your site and made your delicious Mayonnaise Banana Bread and was thrilled with the results. Today I was thinking…I think meatloaf really sounds good so once again I came to your site and…there it was…a meatloaf recipe. Well why not so I mixed up this very simple recipe and yet again you have given a simply great and simple recipe. I made it exactly as you have it and it is jus awesome. So once I cleaned the sauce off my mouth….I ran a couple of slices over to an elderly friend of mine and she too loved it and said she hoped I made it again soon.
I got to thinking you must have an arsenal of recipes so I subscribed to your website in hope of finding other good stuff!!!
Thanks again for the meatloaf recipe…it is so good.
Susan G.
Oh and one more thing…I use a meatloaf pan so there is no need to worry about grease.
Kristin
Wow, what a sweet comment! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed the banana bread and meatloaf. The meatloaf is my mom’s recipe, so she’ll be happy to hear it was a hit! I am so glad you subscribed to my site, you’ll receive the latest recipes directly in your email.
Enjoy and have a wonderful Sunday!
Kristin
What a great idea!
Alice
Could you use panko bread crumbs instead of the oats? If you don’t have quick cook oats, could you use regular?
Kathryn
If you use regular oatmeal….soak it for an hour in the milk first.
Kristin
You can definitely use breadcrumbs and regular oats in lieu of the quick oats! It simply helps hold it together to bake! Breadcrumbs are a better option! Enjoy!
Kristin
Good tip, thanks!!
Roxy
Exactly the same as my mom’s recipe except for the ketchup on top. It’s a favorite of my oldest grandchildren, in fact the first recipe requested when they moved away from my house. Wonderful sliced for sandwiches the next day, assuming there’s anything left over.
Kristin
Oh yes, leftovers (if any) are always just as yummy!! Its a favorite of mine for sure!!
Linda Brown
I make my meatloaf similar to yours.
My Dad’s favorite meal. With tomato gravy using the grease from the meatloaf. It’s to die for !
Kristin
Oh yum!! I love meatloaf, definitely one of my favorite dinners!