Name: Skillet Meat Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup Italian tomato sauce; 1/4 cup cold water

This convenient and flavorful skillet meat loaf cooks in just 30 minutes, using only one pan. It's perfect for a fuss-free dinner on busy evenings, without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons 2% milk

2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup Italian tomato sauce

1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1 Prepare the meat loaf mixture

2 In a small bowl, combine the milk, oats, onion and salt. Crumble the beef over that mixture, and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape the mixture into two loaves. Editor's Tip: When preparing your meat loaf mixture, remember that overmixing can lead to toughness. To keep your meat loaf moist and tender, mix until your ingredients are just combined.

3 Brown the loaves

4 In a nonstick skillet, brown the meat loaves on all sides, allowing a savory crust to form and seal in the juices, then drain. Editor's Tip: Browning the loaves on all sides gives a delectable texture and layers the flavors.

5 Make the sauce

6 Whisk together the cornstarch, tomato sauce and water till smooth, then pour the mixture over the loaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover and simmer until the meat is no longer pink, 15 to 20 minutes.