Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
6 unit

Stove Top stuffing mix

prepared

1.5 cup

onions

chopped

1 lb

fresh mushroom

coarsely chopped

2 tbsp

butter

melted

3 lb

ground beef

chuck or round

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

fresh ground pepper

1.5 tsp

sage

2 unit

eggs

beaten

3 slice

bread

torn

1 cup

milk

2% low-fat

10 unit

cream of mushroom soup

condensed

10 unit

condensed golden mushroom soup

condensed

1.5 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.33 cup

milk

2% low-fat

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. If using leftover stuffing, roughly break it up to approximately 2 cups.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 3
~3 min

Set aside the prepared stuffing.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 4
~3 min

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Add chopped onions and mushrooms to the skillet.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook the onions and mushrooms until soft and tender, about 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove 2 tablespoons of the cooked onion/mushroom mixture and add it to the prepared stuffing.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 8
~3 min

Roughly tear the bread and place it in the milk. Let it soak while the onions and mushrooms cook.

Step 9
~3 min

In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef.

Step 10
~3 min

Break up the ground beef slightly so the seasonings can be easily mixed in.

Step 11
~3 min

Season the beef with the remaining salt and pepper.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the milk-soaked bread, cooked onions, mushrooms, and beaten eggs to the ground beef.

Step 13
~3 min

Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 14
~3 min

Divide the meat mixture in half.

Step 15
~3 min

Spread one half of the meat mixture onto a long sheet of plastic wrap, forming an approximately 8" x 12" rectangle.

Step 16
~3 min

Mix the 2 tablespoons of onion/mushroom mixture lightly into the stuffing.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 17
~3 min

Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the bottom layer of meat.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 18
~3 min

Top with the remaining meat mixture.

Step 19
~3 min

Shape the meat to cover the stuffing layer completely and seal the top to the bottom layer.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 20
~3 min

Taking the shorter end of the meatloaf, start rolling slowly until you have a complete log.

Step 21
~3 min

Place the meatloaf in a lightly sprayed 10" x 15" casserole dish.

Step 22
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, condensed golden mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and milk to create the topping mixture.

Step 23
~3 min

Cover the meatloaf with the topping mixture.

Step 24
~3 min

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 25
~3 min

Place the dish on a lined baking sheet.

Step 26
~3 min

Bake for approximately 1-1/2 hours, or until the meatloaf is done.

Step 27
~3 min

Drain the grease from the dish (using a gravy fat separator is recommended).

Step 28
~3 min

Spoon the gravy over the meatloaf.

Step 29
~3 min

Slice the meatloaf and serve hot.

Step 30
~3 min

For crock pot cooking, follow all the above steps, and then bake approximately 6-8 hours on low (adjust cooking time depending on your crock pot's settings).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is cooked through.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Dinner rolls

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple in American households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Holiday Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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