Meatloaf the Lazy Way
Effortlessly delicious and ready in a snap, "Meatloaf the Lazy Way" is the ultimate comfort food recipe for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a hearty, home-cooked meal with minimal fuss. This simple yet flavorful dish combines pantry staples like ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, and a hint of mustard for a perfect balance of savory and tangy. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, this one-pan wonder promises a moist, tender meatloaf every time. Customize it with a glossy barbecue sauce topping for an extra layer of smoky sweetness, and pair it with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Perfect for feeding a family of four, this recipe is all about bold flavor, ease, and a guaranteed crowd-pleasing result—all without breaking a sweat in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large eggs
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 0.25 cup barbecue sauce (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and prepared mustard. Mix well using your hands or a large spoon until fully incorporated.
Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan and shape it evenly into a loaf. If you do not have a loaf pan, shape the mixture into a loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Pour the optional barbecue sauce over the top of the loaf and spread it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your 'Meatloaf the Lazy Way' with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
