Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Meatloaf
Growing up, we went to Grandma’s place a lot. As a kid, we always hoped she would make meatloaf. Hers always tasted better than what our mom called meatloaf. Grandma had a special ingredient she used in her recipe, and I finally found out what it was!

Of course, my kids scowled when they saw meatloaf was for dinner. Then I told them it was their great grandma’s recipe, they jumped up and down in excitement
They were lucky enough to know grandma and actually loved her meatloaf. They would eat it every day if they could!
If you’re searching for the best grandmas secret ingredient meatloaf recipe, this is the one! It actually is the best. Not only that, it’s an easy grandmas secret ingredient meatloaf for beginners. So, even if you’re new to cooking in the kitchen, you can prepare this quick grandmas secret ingredient meatloaf recipe without a hassle. Once you have this one down, you won’t be going back to the same, boring meatloaf anymore!

This meatloaf is so easy to make, and the secret ingredient is nothing fancy, but it sure tastes wonderful! A simple box of stuffing mix is mixed with ground beef, egg, and water.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Unlike other meatloaf recipes, this one does not include ingredients that you are trying to hide to get the kids to eat. This one is simple and tastes fantastic.
It’s extremely family-friendly and quick. Even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen, I promise you’ll get this one right!
It uses basic staple ingredients that can be found in your pantry, along with traditional ground beef.
You can prepare this meatloaf in a matter of minutes, so you can spend more time focusing on which sides you’re going to serve alongside the loaf!
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (preferably 95% lean or higher)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 box low-calorie/reduced-sodium stuffing mix
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ground beef, egg, water, and stuffing mix until well combined.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a lightly sprayed baking dish.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
WW tip: Using extra-lean ground beef and a reduced-calorie stuffing mix will significantly lower the Points per serving.