Meatloaf
🏡 A family favorite
- Serves
- 7 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 65 min
- Cost
- $22.00
🍳 2 pans + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: the plain protein, sauce on the side
Meatloaf is a weeknight dinner that serves 7 and is on the table in about 80 minutes, for around $22 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans + 1 bowl, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain the plain protein, sauce on the side works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
Contains: Dairy · Eggs · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- Rimmed half-sheet panDon't have one? Amazon →
- 9x13 baking dishDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Nesting mixing bowlsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 3 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 count Eggs
- 1 count Onion
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely dice the onion.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, diced onion, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into 2 equal loaves and place in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. Spread ketchup on top.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, until the center of both loaves reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Picky eater tip: let them have a plain slice of meatloaf with the ketchup on the side.
- Make ahead: mix and shape the loaves up to a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, or freeze cooked slices for up to 3 months.
On the side: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
3 1/2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
- Drain, then mash with a pat of butter and a splash of milk. Season with salt and pepper.
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