Chef Erik’s Simple Stuffing Meat Loaf

Chef Erik’s Simple Stuffing Meat Loaf | Chef Erik Hoover of Cockeye BBQ makes Simple Stuffing Meat Loaf as part of Valley Spotlight’s “Quick Cook” challenge. The goal? Create a family meal for under $25 with ingredients from Grocery Outlet. With simple ingredients, smart shopping and bold flavor, Chef Erik shows how budget-friendly cooking can be hearty and satisfying. Total cost for ingredients at Grocery Outlet: $24.62. Meat-loaf ingredients totaled $17.05, so Chef Erik added some extra items: instant mashed potato mix, Brussels sprouts, bacon, Heath frozen pie. Total does not include basic pantry items already on hand. Recipe by Chef Erik Hoover.

Chef Erik with his first ‘Quick Cook’ recipe!

Simple Stuffing Meatloaf

Prep time: 13 minutes.
Cook time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 5.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
6-ounce box stuffing (any variety). Chef Erik used the cornbread variety.
1 cup vegetable broth
2 eggs
12 ounce jar brown gravy
¼ cup ketchup
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Pour box of stuffing into large bowl and add vegetable broth. Stir together and let sit for a few minutes until stuffing softens.
Add eggs and ground beef. Season with salt, pepper and onion powder.
Add ¼ cup of brown gravy; add the ketchup.
Mix together until just evenly combined. Don’t overmix the meat or meatloaf will be too dense.
Place meat mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Form into a meatloaf shape.
Bake for 45 minutes or until beef is cooked all the way through. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Warm remaining gravy and to the top of the meatloaf. Spread out evenly.
Sprinkle top with fresh chopped parsley, slice and serve warm. Enjoy!

Note: This simple stuffing meatloaf uses a box of stuffing instead of traditional breadcrumbs for a truly unique spin on a classic recipe.

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