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Slices of glazed Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal served on a plate with mashed potatoes topped with gravy, roasted green beans with almonds, and a side of sauce.

Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal: Why It’s Better Than Breadcrumbs

By Nancy
Make this easy Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal using simple pantry ingredients. Oats create a tender, juicy meatloaf that's perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef – I usually choose 80/20
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk whole if you can swing it
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup ketchup plus extra for the glaze
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

1. Preheat and Prep

  • Set your oven to 350°F first thing. Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment, tucking the edges down snugly.
    Empty white ceramic loaf pan lined with clean parchment paper

2. Soften the Oats

  • Combine the oats and milk in a bowl. Let them sit five minutes, no stirring needed. They'll plump up nicely,

3. Mix the Meat Mixture

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, softened oats, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix with your hands
    Raw ground beef mixed with rolled oats, spices, and chopped onions inside a large, clear glass mixing bowl, placed on a white marble countertop.

4. Shape the Loaf

  • Form the mixture into a loaf shape directly on your prepared pan. Keep it even in thickness, tapering the ends slightly so they don't dry out.
    raw, unbaked meatloaf mixture with visible rolled oats and chopped onions, shaped into a loaf inside a parchment-lined baking pan on marble.

5. Add the Glaze

  • Brush a thin, even layer of ketchup across the top. Want a sweeter edge? Stir in a spoonful of brown sugar or a dash of hot sauce first, depending on your mood.
    homemade meatloaf with oatmeal, coated in a thick, red tomato glaze and resting in a parchment-lined baking dish.

6. Bake

  • Slide it into the oven for roughly 55-60 minutes, resisting the urge to open the door too often. Internal temperature should hit 160°F. Use a meat thermometer
    baked homemade meatloaf with oatmeal, topped with a glossy, sweet tomato glaze, resting in a rectangular ceramic baking dish on a marble countertop.

7. Rest Before Slicing

  • Let it rest 10 minutes once out of the oven, tented loosely with foil. I know it's tempting to cut immediately! Resist that urge, though
    sliced homemade meatloaf with oatmeal, covered in a glossy tomato glaze, arranged inside a ceramic loaf pan on a marble background.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: approximately 320
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
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