Meatloaf can go one of two ways. Either it’s really dry and flavorless or it’s super savory and moist. The problem is you don’t really know the outcome until you try it. But good news! You can rest assured knowing that you have nothing to fear with this Meatloaf Done Right! It’s got all the savory flavors and juiciness you want plus the sweet and tomatoey ketchup sauce that really ties everything together. It also only takes a few minutes to mix together and then the oven does the rest of the work for you. We would never lead you astray! This Meatloaf (is really) Done Right!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 8 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, the salt, the pepper, the onion, the bell pepper, the egg, the tomatoes, and the oats together.
Step 3 –Place the meat mixture in a 9×5-inch loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, the brown sugar, and the mustard together and spread it over the loaf.
Step 5 –Bake the meatloaf until the meat is cooked through, about 1 hour.
Step 6 –Slice and serve.
