Grandma's Meatloaf with Oats

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Grandma's meatloaf recipe was the best I have ever tried to make. My previous attempts to create a healthy, yet good tasting meatloaf recipe failed repeatedly because each attempt resulted in a dry loaf. Not so with Grandma's recipe! I added more seasonings and scaled her recipe up a bit so 2 full pounds of beef can be used and a whole can of tomato sauce (instead of a partial can). Plus beef is usually sold in 1-pound packages, so assembly time is reduced.

Submitted by RobotLady
Updated on November 26, 2023
meatloaf with ketchup on top
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x5-inch meatloaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons minced dried onion

  • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix together ground beef, oats, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour.

  4. Remove from the oven and spread ketchup over top. Serve with additional ketchup.

Cook’s Note

If you have picky eaters, leave out the onions and add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

You can substitute lean ground pork or turkey for up to 1/2 of the meat for a leaner, healthier version!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
25g Fat
9g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Protein 24g 47%
Potassium 458mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.