Super Moist Meatloaf

Love it or hate it, meatloaf is a staple dinner in many households.

Either your family has a recipe that is continually passed on, or it is the meal you use to clear out the refrigerator. But it usually comes down to ground beef, onion, and sauce. After those three, it is up to you what to add.

I started experimenting with meatloaf soon after my husband and I moved in together. He couldn’t recall ever having it so had no idea what to expect. My first few batches, he hated. He can be picky sometimes and likes things that are simple, garlic-y, and meat-packed. So I set out to make something he would like. But at the same time, it had to be nice and moist for me…just the way I like it.

Low and behold, several iterations of meatloaf later, I came up with my super moist meatloaf. It features BBQ sauce, garlic, onions, and spices mixed into the meat plus ketchup and bacon on top. With my husband, bacon just adds to a meal so when I heard that bacon could be used to time the cooking of your meatloaf I instantly added it. Basically, you lay a few slices on top of the meatloaf before putting it in the oven. When the bacon is crispy, your meatloaf should be done!

Anyways, I am keeping this post short and simple. I am too busy enjoying my weekend to add more words today! So without further ado, here is my recipe for super moist meatloaf.

Super Moist Meatloaf

1 lb Ground beef
½ Cup Milk
½ Cup oats
¼ Cup BBQ sauce
1 Small onion, grated or finely diced
2-4 Garlic cloves, grated or finely diced
2 tbsp Spice of your choice (oregano, parsley, basil)
1 tbsp Black pepper, ground
1 Egg
1-2 tbsp Ketchup
3-4 Slices of bacon

1. Combine milk and oats in a small bowl and set aside until oats absorb the milk
2. Combine BBQ sauce, onion, garlic, spices, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the ground beef and mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Add the milk/oat mixture and egg. Mix with meat until combined and meat feels formable.
4. Place meat into a, ungreased loaf pan and pat into desired shape. Lightly drizzle ketchup on top of loaf then lay bacon on top to cover entire loaf.
5. Place in oven preheated to 350F and cook for 45-60 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
6. Slice and serve with a side of vegetables.

Hope you all enjoy this husband approved meal. Remember to change it up to suit your tastes. The sauce and spices are the perfect items to switch in order to achieve your preferred palate. If you need somewhere to start, I use Diana’s Maple BBQ Sauce and oregano to flavour my super moist meatloaf!

P.S. Grating the onions and garlic leads to a smoother meatloaf but this is intensive work. I also do not recommend grating the onions if you are quick to cry while chopping, it is even worse when grating!