Effortless Stove Top Stuffing (Printable)

A simple, flavorful meatloaf blending ground beef with savory stuffing mix for a hearty dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ Meat & Pantry

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)

→ Mix-ins

02 - 1 box (6 oz) Stove Top stuffing mix, any flavor
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup water

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, stuffing mix, eggs, and water gently by hand or spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
03 - Press mixture evenly into prepared loaf pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and top is golden brown.
04 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Minimal prep with maximum taste
02 -
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender
  • This recipe works well with ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative
03 -
  • Use 80/20 ground beef for the best texture and flavor
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices
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