Recipe Background
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf is a nostalgic dish with a tender texture.
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf carries a comforting nostalgia with every bite. The aroma of onions and peppers mingling with seasoned beef fills the kitchen, bringing back memories of family dinners. When baking, the edges crisp slightly while the inside remains tender and juicy. A tip you might appreciate: avoid over-mixing the meat mixture—it ensures a soft loaf rather than a dense one.
Slicing into the loaf reveals a mosaic of colors from the vegetables and oats. The combination of ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar on top caramelizes nicely, adding a sweet tang that balances the savory meat. It's an experience of textures as each forkful combines the soft meat with the slight crunch of the glaze.
Sharing this meal offers a warm, communal moment. Gather everyone around the table to enjoy a plate full of home-cooked goodness. Each slice of meatloaf tells its own little story, echoing the tradition of hearty meals that bring people together.
Ingredients
For the meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 (8-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
For the glaze:
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, add the ground beef, the salt, the pepper, the onion, the bell pepper, the egg, the tomatoes, and the oats and mix to combine.
- Place the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
- In a bowl, add the ketchup, the brown sugar, and the mustard and mix to combine.
- Spread the ketchup mixture over the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 1 hour.
- Slice and serve.
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