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The best ever meatloaf made with a box of stove top stuffing! This family friendly meal is cheap to make with just a few ingredients, and is a hit with my family. Even my picky eaters gobble it up.

The Best Meatloaf (Made with Stove Top Stuffing)

Elevate your meatloaf game by simply mixing in a box of Stove Top stuffing, resulting in a quick, easy, and budget-friendly dinner recipe your entire family will love.

January 9, 2023 By Lilly

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A quick and easy family dinner recipe!

The idea of turning ground beef into a clump of meat and calling it dinner has never been appealing to me, until now. I’m a big of fan of Stove Top Stuffing, so this recipe intrigued me. That little box full of breadcrumbs is packed with flavor, and I love the simplicity of mixing these four cheap ingredients together to create something a little different than our usual steak or chicken dinner.

Serve this yummy meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a side of your favorite vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.

Are you looking for quick and easy ground beef dinner ideas for your family? You've got to try this Stove Top stuffing meatloaf! It's awesome! The most amazing comfort food. This recipe is made with 1 lb of ground beef, a box of stuffing, eggs and ketchup. Perfect for a family on a budget.

This easy meatloaf recipe turned out to be absolutely wonderful, and my husband went back for seconds! That’s usually how I decide whether a recipe is a keeper or not. We served it with store-bought mashed potatoes and green beans for an easy weeknight meal.

Quick & Easy Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe

The best ever meatloaf! Just 4 simple and cheap ingredients to make this yummy family meal: ground beef, Stove Top stuffing, eggs and ketchup!

How To Not Screw It Up

  • A higher fat ground beef is best as the stuffing absorbs a lot of the moisture. If you’re using a lean beef, add a little extra water.
  • You can use any flavor of stuffing that you’d like but I highly recommend the Stove Top brand. The amount in the box is perfect for mixing with 1 pound of ground beef.
  • You can also use bbq sauce or chili sauce in place of the ketchup! Or, a combination of sauces.
  • If you want to take it up a notch, feel free to add some diced onion, chopped garlic, fresh herbs or shredded cheese.

How to make the best meatloaf with a box of Stove Top stuffing and ketchup! Easy and delicious.

Step 1In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, dry stuffing mix, eggs, water, and HALF of the ketchup.

How to make the best meatloaf with a box of stovetop stuffing and just a few other cheap ingredients!

Step 2Place the mixture into a greased bread loaf pan. If you don’t have a pan, you can also form a loaf and place it on a foil lined baking sheet. Evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top.

Easy meatloaf recipe topped with ketchup.

Step 3Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can cut the meatloaf down the center to check for doneness.

Delicious moist meatloaf made with just 4 ingredients!

Step 4Allow this delicious clump of juicy meat to set for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Meatloaf Recipe | The best ever made with a box of Stovetop stuffing, eggs, ground beef and ketchup! A quick and easy family meal for busy weeknights.

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The Best Meatloaf Recipe (Made With Stove Top Stuffing)

A quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe your family will love! This budget meal takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, and then the oven does all the work for you. No fussy steps or exotic ingredients here, just 4 cheap ingredients needed to make the best meatloaf, ever!
Course: Main Course
Keyword: budget meal, cheap, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, ground beef, stove top stuffing
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef *see notes
  • 1 box Stove Top Stuffing (any flavor)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, dry stuffing mix, eggs, water and HALF of the ketchup.
  • Place the mixture into a greased bread loaf pan. If you don't have one, you can form a loaf and place it on a foil lined baking sheet. Fold the edges of the foil up to keep the beef juices contained for easier clean-up.
  • Spread the remaining ketchup over top. You can also use bbq sauce, chili sauce or a combination of sauces.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or anything else you'd like!

Notes

  • A higher fat ground beef works best for this recipe. The breadcrumbs from the box of stuffing absorb a lot of the moisture. If you're using a lean pack of ground beef, you may need to add a little extra water, a splash of milk or an additional egg.
  • Want to take this recipe up a notch? Add some diced onion, chopped garlic, shredded cheese, spices or fresh herbs to the beef mixture before baking. 
Helpful Tips

The Best Way To Reheat Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 250ºF
  2. Place your leftover meatloaf slices in a shallow dish.
  3. Pour about 1 tablespoon of beef broth over each slice (optional).
  4. Cover the dish with foil and cook for 20-25 minutes.
  5. You can also reheat your slices in a skillet over medium-low heat with a little bit of oil for about 4 minutes, flipping half way thorough.

How To Freeze Leftover Meatloaf

  1. Slice the loaf into individual servings and then wrap each one with aluminum foil. Place them in a freeze safe bag.
  2. Defrost the portions you want to eat in the fridge overnight.
  3. Bake in a dish while still wrapped in the aluminum foil at 350ºF for 18-25 minutes.

If you like this recipe, check out this list of 21 Crazy Easy Ground Beef Dinner Ideas! 🙂

The best meatloaf made with a box of Stove Top stuffing! This quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe is perfect for a family with kids. If you're looking for budget meals, this savory meatloaf is the most amazing comfort food that's cheap to make with just 4 ingredients. Even your picky eaters will love it! Top with ketchup or bbq sauce to add the perfect touch of sweetness.

A cheap and easy ground beef dinner idea! This amazing meatloaf is made with a box of stovetop stuffing for the best weeknight meal. A classic recipe from Grandma! My entire family loves it, including my picky kids. It's made with 1 lb of ground beef, perfect for a family of four to six on a budget. Serve with mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.The best meatloaf recipe, ever! And it's super quick and easy to make with just a few cheap ingredients including 1 lb ground beef, 1 box of Stove Top stuffing in any flavor, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of ketchup. So simple and delicious! A family favorite budget meal for busy school nights. Serve with store-bought mashed potatoes to make it extra lazy.

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