Description
Stovetop meatloaf is your weeknight superhero, swooping in to save dinner with minimal effort! Imagine walking into your kitchen, only to be greeted by the warm embrace of savory spices and a juicy loaf that practically begs for creamy mashed potatoes. Your family will think you’ve been slaving away over the stove, but the truth? It’s all about that stovetop magic. Grab your skillet, and let’s create some dinner-time joy!
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Ketchup
- Onion
- Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prep your gear: Gather all ingredients and tools (a large skillet works best).
- Sauté onions: Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook diced onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Mix it up: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, sautéed onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Shape & cook: Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in the hot skillet. Cook until browned on one side (5-7 minutes), then flip gently.
- Add sauce & simmer: Drizzle extra ketchup on top, cover, and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 160°F/70°C).
- Let it rest: Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg