Description

If you’re searching for a tried-and-true comfort food dinner, look no further than this Quick and Easy Meatloaf Recipe. It’s a family favorite made with everyday pantry staples and topped with a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying weekend dinner. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s no wonder this meatloaf has become a go-to recipe for home cooks everywhere.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup oatmeal
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Homemade Barbecue Sauce:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard
1/3 cup ketchup

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, chopped onion, milk, oatmeal, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a large spoon or your hands until well combined.
Press the meat mixture firmly into a loaf pan to form the shape.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and flip the formed loaf from the loaf pan onto the lined baking pan.
In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup to make the barbecue sauce.
Pour the sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve the meatloaf hot, freshly sliced, alongside classic comfort food sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, buttered corn, or a fresh garden salad. For extra flavor, drizzle a bit of the leftover barbecue sauce on top just before serving.

Leftovers can be used creatively—slice and place on sandwich bread for a hearty meatloaf sandwich, crumble it into pasta sauce, or repurpose it into meatloaf sliders for an easy lunch.

To store, let the meatloaf cool completely, then place slices in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes per slice or warm in the oven at 325°F until heated through. For best texture, cover with foil when reheating in the oven to keep it moist.