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Delicious meatloaf with a savory topping, perfect for family meals.

Meatloaf with Topping

This Meatloaf with Topping is a cozy and sticky comfort food, featuring a tender center and a sweet, tangy glaze that evokes the warmth of Sunday dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats Use whole milk for richer oats.
  • 1/4 cup milk Whole milk is recommended.
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh garlic = bigger flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Topping ingredients
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the oats in a large bowl and add the milk. Stir to coat the oats and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef, beaten eggs, dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and pepper to the oats.
  3. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands, working the soaked oats into the meat until uniform.
  4. Form the mixture into a loaf roughly 1 3/4 inches thick and place it in a 9 x 9 baking pan, smoothing the top.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the topping ingredients until smooth.
  3. Remove the meatloaf and brush the topping on, coating the sides.
  4. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the topping sets and the meatloaf reaches 160°F in the center.
  5. Let the loaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Soak oats as you chop garlic to save active time. Overmixing can make the loaf tough — fold until just combined. For warmth, stir 1 teaspoon smoked paprika into the meat.