Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, leaving a 3-inch overhang on the long sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, stuffing mix, water, egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and 1/2 cup of ketchup until just evenly mixed. Be careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender. (Mix time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Press the mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed. (Assembly time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the sides are bubbly, approximately 35 minutes. (Bake time: 35 minutes)

Recipe View While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup until smooth and well combined. (Glaze prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the meatloaf from the oven and evenly spread the ketchup mixture over the top, creating a glossy glaze. (Glazing time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 10 to 15 minutes. (Final bake time: 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and moist meatloaf. (Rest time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Using the foil overhang as handles, carefully remove the meatloaf from the loaf pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve. Enjoy! (Serving time: 3 minutes)