meatloaf

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

The go to classic comfort meal that the family will love. Not only is meat loaf relatively cheap, it is absolutely delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatloaf, potatoes, sunday dish
Servings: 6 servivngs
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Oven (Optional)
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic Minced or powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Glaze Topping

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Finely dice onion
  • In large bowl combine all meat loaf ingredients.
  • Mix thoroughly- be sure not to over mix or meat loaf will become tough.
  • Transfer meat onto a large piece of aluminum foil and gather edges around the loaf.
  • In Instant pot our in ½ cup of water (If adding potatoes place potatoes on the bottom)
  • Place foil loaf on top of potatoes or on top of trivet.
  • Pressure cook on high for 25 minutes and quick release.
  • Remove loaf and top with glaze.

If Baking in the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees and bake for 1 hour or until cooked thoroughly.

Glaze Topping

  • In a small bowl combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar
  • Spread onto warm meatloaf
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Hamburger helper

Hamburger Helper

Got Beef? well this is a beefy and cheesey dish that will fill your family up any night of week! This meal also makes amazing leftovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, sour cream
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic minced or powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 cup macaroni I use egg noodles
  • 3 ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion diced optional

Instructions

  • Finley dice onion
  • In pan over medium high heat brown beef and onion until onion is almost translucent.
  • Drain ground beef and return to pan.
  • Take off of heat and stir in ketchup, mustard and seasonings.
  • Return to heat and add noodles and water.
  • Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are cooked through.
  • After all water has absorbed remove heat from pan and stir in sour cream and cheese.
  • Stir until well combined and serve hot.
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Honey Garlic Crock Pot Meatball

 

  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup of of honey
  • 1/2 cup of ketchup
  • 2 TB soy sauce
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 (28oz) bag fully cooked, frozen meatballs

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, honest, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic
  2. Place frozen meatballs in a 3-4 quart crock pot and port sauce over meatballs. Stir so all meatballs are coated evenly. cook on low for 4 hours stirring occasionally.