Comforting Cast Iron Meatloaf with Classic Topping

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 2 lbs. ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
• 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Optional additions you enjoy (such as fresh garlic or chopped tomatoes)

Topping

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

If you choose to incorporate extras like garlic or tomatoes, just fold them gently into the meat mixture so they distribute evenly without changing the recipe’s core texture and flavor balance. The oats help bind everything together while keeping the loaf moist throughout the long oven bake.

Instructions