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Freshly sliced meatloaf topped with glossy red glaze and thyme sprigs.

Amish Meatloaf Recipe

This Amish Meatloaf Recipe is made with hamburger, tomato juice, quick oats, eggs, onion, garlic, seasonings, and a ketchup glaze.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American, Amish-Inspired
Keyword: Amish Meatloaf Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2 lb hamburger
  • 3/4 cup tomato juice
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano optional

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, tomato juice, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and oregano, if using.
  • Stir until the oats are moistened and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Add the hamburger to the oat mixture.
  • Mix gently until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Do not overmix, as this may result in a dense meatloaf.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a baking pan.
  • Shape the mixture into an even loaf.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, dried onion flakes, and smoked paprika.
  • Stir until the glaze is smooth and fully combined.
  • Spoon half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Cover the baking pan with foil or a lid.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cover from the baking pan.
  • Spoon the remaining glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Return the meatloaf to the oven, uncovered.
  • Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the glaze is set and the meatloaf is fully cooked.
  • The center of the meatloaf should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven.
  • Allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice into portions and serve warm.
  • Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
  • Use refrigerated leftovers within 3 days, or wrap airtight and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

To make this Amish Meatloaf Recipe gluten free, use certified gluten-free quick oats.
Confirm that the tomato juice, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic salt, smoked paprika, dried onion flakes, and all other seasonings are labeled gluten free.
Use plain ground beef that has not been mixed with gluten-containing fillers or additives.
Prepare the meatloaf in clean bowls and bake it in a clean pan to prevent cross-contamination.
Use clean utensils, measuring cups, cutting boards, and work surfaces when preparing the recipe.
If serving someone with celiac disease, use certified gluten-free ingredients whenever possible.