March 20, 2023
Review RecipeStove Top Meatloaf
This Stove Top meatloaf recipe uses stuffing to add a depth of flavor and create an extra moist meatloaf that will be a guaranteed winner.
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This Stove Top meatloaf is packed with lots of flavors and will have everyone asking for seconds. The recipe takes your favorite comfort food up a notch by adding Stove Top stuffing to the mix resulting in a delicious, moist meatloaf.
Stove Top Meatloaf Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 (6-ounce) box of turkey-flavored Stove Top stuffing mix
- 1 cup beef broth, hot
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Original)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 pounds of ground beef (I used an 85/15% blend)
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
STUFFING: I like to use the turkey-flavored Stove Top stuffing mix, but the savory herb or chicken flavor will work just as well in this easy meatloaf recipe. You may want to buy a couple of extra boxes during the holiday season, when they tend to be on sale, to keep in your pantry for this easy weeknight dinner.
BBQ SAUCE: Be sure to use a barbeque sauce your family loves. I would stick to a standard variety as honey or spicy may not work as well for the flavor profile in this great recipe. You can omit the barbeque sauce altogether and use just a ketchup glaze if you desire in your Stove Top stuffing meatloaf.
BEEF: I used a leaner fat ratio of ground beef for this delicious recipe. You can use leaner ground beef if you want as little fat as possible in your meatloaf. A ground sirloin will yield the least amount of fat when cooked. You will need to pour off some of the excess fat from your loaf pan before slicing if you use a very high-fat ratio. You could also use ground pork or ground turkey as an alternative meat option for this meatloaf with Stove Top stuffing.
How to Make This Stove Top Meatloaf Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Be sure to allow your ground beef to come to room temperature before making this meatloaf so that your meatloaf cooks evenly.
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan (9×5-inch) with a large piece of aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. You want the foil to overhang the sides of the loaf pan.
PRO TIP:
I use heavy-duty aluminum foil for this recipe. Make sure that you press it into the corners well, as well as make sure that you have enough aluminum foil overhanging the sides to easily pull the baked Stove Top meatloaf out of the pan to slice and serve.
STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, add the contents of the box of stuffing and hot beef broth. Using a large wooden spoon, stir to combine.
PRO TIP:
I warm my beef broth in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. You can heat it directly in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. The hot beef broth absorbs better into the Stove Top stuffing mix, making it combine better with the ground beef.
STEP THREE: Stir the ketchup and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the sauce to the bowl of stuffing mix. Reserve the remaining sauce.
STEP FOUR: Add the lightly beaten eggs to the bowl of stuffing and stir all the ingredients together.
STEP FIVE: Using your hands, gently fold the ground beef into the stuffing mixture, making sure that the ground beef is fully incorporated. Do not overmix, or you will have a tough meatloaf.
STEP SIX: Fill the prepared loaf pan with the meat mixture and smooth the top. Be sure that your meatloaf mixture fills all the way to the edges for even baking.
PRO TIP:
I like to place my meatloaf pan onto a rimmed sheet pan to catch any fat that may drip over the sides. This will also help easily transport your meatloaf to and from the oven.
STEP SEVEN: Spoon the reserved sauce mixture over the top of the meatloaf in an even layer.
STEP EIGHT: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, or until the center of your meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F on a meat thermometer.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your meatloaf at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
STEP NINE: Allow the Stove Top meatloaf to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing it to slice and serve.
How To Serve
This flavorful meatloaf should be served while it is still warm. It makes a great main dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, and dinner rolls, for an easy weeknight meal.
Another favorite recipe of ours is our crockpot meatloaf, while our muffin pan meatloaf recipe serves up the perfect mini-sized meatloaf.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. My family likes to make meatloaf sandwiches with the leftover slices.
IN THE FREEZER: Cool the leftover meatloaf, wrap it in foil or plastic wrap, and then in a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
This easy dinner recipe uses seasoned Stove Top stuffing in place of breadcrumbs used in a traditional meatloaf to create an ultra-moist dish that the entire family will gobble up and request over and over again.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you freeze this easy Stove Top stuffing meatloaf recipe?
You can freeze this delicious meatloaf. Cool and wrap in foil and place inside a freezer bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
How do I make sure my meatloaf doesn’t turn out dry?
Dry meatloaf can be a result of overmixing. Only mix the meat until all the ingredients are combined.
What is the best meat for meatloaf?
Lean meat is perfect for this easy meatloaf recipe. An 85/15 meat mixture is just right, as you want a bit of fat for flavor, but you don’t want your meatloaf swimming in grease.
How long should I cook meatloaf for?
The cooking time will depend on the amount of beef you are using. Make sure your meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
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Stove Top Meatloaf
This Stove Top meatloaf recipe uses stuffing to add a depth of flavor and create an extra moist meatloaf that will be a guaranteed winner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 6 ounces turkey-flavored Stove Top Stuffing mix
- 1 cup beef broth, hot
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce, I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Original
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 pounds ground beef, I used an 85/15% blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan (9×5-inch) with a large piece of aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. You want the foil to overhang the sides of the loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the contents of the turkey-flavored Stove Top Stuffing and hot beef broth. Using a large wooden spoon, stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of the sauce to the bowl of stuffing mix. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs to the bowl of stuffing and stir all the ingredients together.
- Using your hands, gently fold the ground beef into the stuffing mixture, making sure that the ground beef is fully incorporated. Do not overmix, or your meatloaf will not be as tender.
- Fill the prepared loaf pan with the meatloaf mixture and smooth the top. Be sure that your meatloaf mixture fills all the way to the edges for even baking.
- Spoon the reserved sauce mixture over the top of the meatloaf in an even layer.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, or until the center of your meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Allow the stove top meatloaf to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing it to slice and serve.
Notes
- Be sure to allow your ground beef to come to room temperature before making this meatloaf so that your meatloaf cooks evenly.
- I use heavy-duty aluminum foil for this recipe. Make sure that you press it into the corners well, as well as make sure that you have enough aluminum foil overhanging the sides to easily pull the baked Stove Top meatloaf out of the pan to slice and serve.
- I warm my beef broth in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. You can heat it directly in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. The hot beef broth absorbs better into the Stove Top stuffing mix, making it combine better with the ground beef.
- I like to place my meatloaf pan onto a rimmed sheet pan to catch any fat that may drip over the sides. This will also help easily transport your meatloaf to and from the oven.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your meatloaf at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments
Cathie G says
i have been making meatloaf like this for sometime now. i was never pleased with how my meatloaf would turn out. dry and never moist. i always wondered how restaurants made meatloaf. i even use this for my stuffed cabbage. this is the only way we have meatloaf anymore.