Stove Top Meatloaf

5 from 2 votes

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 Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stove Top Meatloaf Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 421kcal

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan (9x5-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.

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.