My Meatloaf 101 Recipe

Name: My Meatloaf 101
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled; 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, mix ground beef with onions and celery. Peel carrot into short strips, chop and add to meat. Set aside.
3
In a small mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs, then add milk, ketchup and spices and blend. Combine wet mixture with meat and mix together.
4
Sprinkle oatmeal over meat mixture and gently mix all together until oatmeal is well combined.
5
Shape into loaf shape and place in metal loaf pan; drizzle top of loaf with ketchup (I place my ketchup in a small squirt-top dispenser for convenience). Bake for approximately 1 hr 15 minutes.
6
Remove from oven, let stand about 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, 1 medium carrot, peeled, and more.

Yes, My Meatloaf 101 falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Meatloaf 101

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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