Description
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf brings weeknight dinner comfort to your kitchen with minimal fuss. Grab ground beef, mix with stuffing mix, and bake for a hearty meal that saves time and delivers classic flavor your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Supporting Vegetables:
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
Seasoning and Binding:
- 1 package stove top stuffing mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 package stove top stuffing mix, 1 cup water, 1 egg, ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped bell pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Use your hands to thoroughly blend all ingredients until they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Mold the meat mixture into a compact loaf shape, ensuring your creation is tightly packed and uniform.
- Transfer the formed loaf to a clean baking dish, positioning it centrally for even cooking.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350F and bake for exactly 60 minutes, which allows your meatloaf to develop a rich, golden exterior.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer – it should read precisely 160F to guarantee safe consumption.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and ensuring each slice remains moist and flavorful.
- Slice the meatloaf into generous portions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add extra moisture by mixing in a splash of beef broth to prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry.
- Customize the flavor profile by swapping out bell peppers for mushrooms or adding grated cheese to the mixture.
- For a leaner version, use ground turkey instead of beef and choose a lower-sodium stuffing mix.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Pan-Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg