Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce

Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce – A Classic Comfort Dinner

This hearty Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce is everything you love about classic comfort food: tender, flavorful meatloaf topped with a rich, tangy beefy tomato glaze. The mixture of onions, shredded vegetables, oatmeal, and breadcrumbs keeps the loaf moist, while the tomato beef sauce creates that perfect sticky finish everyone loves. Serve it with mashed potatoes, peas, or a crisp salad — it’s a dinner that satisfies every time.

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Why You’ll Love This Meatloaf

• Moist, tender, and full of flavor thanks to eggs, veggies, and oatmeal.
• The tomato beef glaze adds a tangy, savory finishing touch.
• Easy-to-make family dinner with simple pantry ingredients.
• Perfect leftovers — even better the next day!
• Versatile: serve with potatoes, veggies, or in sandwiches.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom.

• Chopped meat (beef or beef + pork)
• Eggs
• Onion & parsley
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, basil
• Oatmeal & breadcrumbs
• Carrots & celery (finely shredded)
• Ketchup
• Beef consommé
• Cornstarch
• Hot sauce (optional)

How to Make This Recipe

Detailed step-by-step directions can be found in the recipe card below.

1. Mix all meatloaf ingredients together until well combined.
2. Shape into a loaf and bake for the first hour.
3. Prepare the tomato beef sauce while it bakes.
4. Pour the sauce over the meatloaf and bake again to glaze.
5. Let it rest before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips

• Don’t overmix the meat—mix just until combined for a tender loaf.
• Use a mix of beef and pork for extra flavor and moisture.
• Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes to hold its shape.
• Want a thicker glaze? Add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
• Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day.

FAQs

Can I use only beef?
Yes! It works well with beef alone, but adding pork gives richer flavor.

Can I prepare the meatloaf ahead?
Absolutely — assemble it, refrigerate for 24 hours, then bake when ready.

Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze baked or unbaked meatloaf for up to 3 months.

Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce

Servings: 6   |   Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes   |   Oven: 350°F / 175°C

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 lbs chopped meat (beef or beef + pork)
• 4 eggs
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ⅔ cup oatmeal
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 cup finely shredded carrots
• 1 cup finely shredded celery
• 6 tbsp ketchup

For the Tomato Beef Sauce:

• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 can beef consommé (10.5 oz)
• ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
3. Shape into a loaf and bake for 1 hour.
4. Whisk ketchup and cornstarch, then add consommé, basil, and hot sauce. Microwave 3 minutes.
5. Pour sauce over the meatloaf. Bake uncovered an additional 30 minutes.
6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.