Meatloaf II
A fuss-free beef built around ground beef and seasoned bread stuffing mix β roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and baking tray. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 180 C (350 F) and lightly grease a loaf tin or line a small baking tray.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the water and soy sauce until smooth.
- Stir in the dry stuffing mix and chopped onion, then let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the crumbs soften and absorb the liquid.
- Add the ground beef along with a little salt and pepper, then mix gently with your hands just until everything is combined; avoid overworking so the loaf stays tender.
- Press the mixture into the loaf tin and smooth the top, or shape it into a free-form loaf on the tray.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the loaf is firm and the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer in the centre reads at least 71 C (160 F).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together, then serve.
You'll use: Oven Β· Baking tray
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) Β· 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
Tips & common questions
How long does Meatloaf II take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Meatloaf II is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: VCVSW 2023 FujiNet and Meatloaf, bringing modern networking to your 8-bit. (53010208157).jpg by Patrick Finnegan from Lafayette, IN, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.