5 of the BEST 🌟 Ground Beef Recipes You’ve Never Tried (But Will LOVE!) Easy Dinners Anyone Can Make

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

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[@dianaturley475]

When I was a school lunch lady we use to put oats & a little applesauce in the meatloaf we made. Yes, we made homemade meatloaf from scratch. It was some of the best & moistest meatloaf I’ve ever made. So good

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I've been told by another school cafeteria lady that they used the oatmeal too but this is the first I've ever heard about applesauce - now that's interesting! Are we talking like a tablespoon full or like 1/2 cup? I want to try that out - and thanks so much for watching!

[@dianaturley475]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel since I made a lot for school we used a lot more but I would start with a Tablespoon an add if you need more. When I use to make it I put fresh bread crumbs (frozen bread butts) that I’d chop up, eggs, oatmeal, bbq sauce, applesauce. Then I’d add the bbq to the top when done cooking. It was really good & very moist

[@cindyjanssen8017]

I cannot wait to make this meatloaf for our dinner tonight > we also love homemade mashed potatoes, Thank you so much Mel. ❤ All of these recipes are winners. You're doing a great job. Thank you for helping me out in the 😊 kitchen today.😊

[@lindajohnson2441]

Yummy recipes Mel, I loved it when Patrick fed you a bite of the sloppy Joe meatloaf. What a sweetheart, that touched my heart. I lost my husband almost 3 years ago.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I'm so sorry Linda, I will remember you in my prayers. I know you must miss him terribly.

[@Sammi_May]

Hey hey my beautiful and sweet friend ❤❤. Great minds again this evening! Love some ground beef recipes!! Thanks for sharing ❤❤.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

LOL Yes we do, and honey we are set for ground beef ideas for sure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ruthannhendricks7614]

Thanks for including Mary’s meatloaf! I definitely want to try it after your husband said it was the best!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hope you like it! And it really is the best there is, the sloppy joe one was good but honestly it just got me to wanting Mary's LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@doloreswilson6698]

It amazes me that you have so many yummy looking recipes.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much 😊

[@janetdwyer1867]

Hi Mel amazing recipes.Have a blessed week❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much and hope you have a wonderful week, too!

[@HilahSpaethe]

Good evening Mel, These are great recipes. I too saved this to my watch later to try these, God bless, Hilah

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much!

[@karenfaries5056]

Me too !!!

[@lulamcrae2851]

Hello Mama Mel, Thanks for sharing all of the delicious recipes. All of them look so good.I am ready for Fall,so i can make some soup recipes. That's the way i can get Oscar to eat more vegetables.🥰 Ya'll be blessed and enjoy y'alls evening and upcoming week. ❤❤❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

LOL I need to think about that with Patrick, too - but I even have a hard time getting him to eat many soups. Thanks so much for being here and I hope you have a blessed week!

[@vickimatthews5976]

Hi Mel, Happy Sunday!! You have some of the most unique recipes going on today and I can not wait to make some of these. Just finished one of your casseroles the other night, with chicken and Swiss cheese, delicious!! Hope you are doing well and thank you again for these great ideas. Have a Blessed week!!🙏🙏🙏

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much Vicki, your kind words and encouragement mean so much to me! And I just love the warm nutty taste of the Swiss Chicken, it's the perfect way to begin fall. We're doing great, I hope you are too and thank you again so much for being here!

[@ohioniki6928]

Thank you for including the video for Mary’s meatloaf. I was planning on searching for it but don’t have to now. Can’t wait to try it!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are so welcome! I will always share this delicious recipe when I can - you just can't beat this classic recipe!

[@stevenj9970]

What a wonderful cook and a lovely lady - thank you for sharing

[@evamendenhall6126]

It's so sweet to see your husband feed you!! Love ❤️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Awh, he is the sweetest, love him!

[@tablefullofjoy5072]

Oh Mel these all looked incredible. Between you and Sammi we’re going to be eating a lot of ground beef in the very near future!! 💜

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I know LOL we're all set!

[@stitchann]

Thanks for the interest and tasty looking recipes. I don't usually go too many kitchen gadgets but the meat masher I saw you use made me run out and buy one. It is my favourite thing to us in the kitchen now. I breaks up the meat into small even pieces. Thanks Mel. Oh and I am going to try Mary's meatloaf in the casserole dish. I love that idea too.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed and I don't use too many gadgets either, so if you see me use something week after week, you know it's something good 😂 I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your mix and chop and hope you enjoy the meatloaf too. Thanks for watching and see you Sunday.

[@LoriBierlein-ux5er]

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! You keep it real and I agree with doing the meatloaf in a casserole dish also!!! You had a really pretty shirt on in this video. It said Amazing Grace from what I could see. Can you remember where you got it? I loved the color and the writing on it. Take care of yourselves and can’t wait for the next one!😋😋♥️♥️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much!! You are so kind! And I love that T shirt too! My momma got it for me a long while back at Rural King - where all ladies shop LOL Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement!

[@LoriBierlein-ux5er]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel Thank you! ♥️

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you for sharing your recipes. That meatloaf looks good. I never thought to cook it like you, on the thinner side. I'll have to try that. ❤❤❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I really like it better thinner LOL Don't we all....

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel 😋😋😋

[@marylawman8603]

Hi Mel! I cook quite a bit with ground beef and oh my goodness do these recipes look delicious. I'm intrigued at putting the tortilla strips in the taco skillet. I will definitely be trying it. I love tater cakes. I haven't made them in a while either. The next time I make mashed potatoes I'm going to make a point of making extra just so I can make some. Yours had my mouth watering. The Rotel pasta looks right up my alley! A comfort meal for sure. The sloppy joe meatloaf is genius! A combination of two of my favorites. It's got to be good!! Those doctored up green beans look and sound delicious. I need to try Mary's meatloaf. Thanks once again, Mel, for these new recipes for me to try! I'm excited!! An thank you for all of your hard work. Always appreciated. I hope you and your family have a blessed and beautiful week. 💞

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I think you will love all of these! And for sure the tater cakes YUM! Thanks so much for being here and I hope you have a wonderful week!

[@DonnaBush-ul3gg]

These all look delicious! I cook my meatloaf in muffin cups, for the same reason you cook yours in the casserole dish - it cooks quicker. Years ago, I had a friend that made a ‘Southwest’ meatloaf. She used crushed tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs, and salsa instead of tomato sauce or ketchup. It was really good!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Both the muffin cups and your friends Southwest meatloaf sound like great ideas, thanks!

[@cindyjanssen8017]

Awwww your Husband is so sweet 😊 tasting and feeding you right along with him ❤ what a lovely Marriage the two of you share. We enjoy the Mary me meatloaf to thank you for sharing Mel ❤

[@PEPSIKERR]

Thank you for sharing your recipes. Stick with the tried and true. Patrick loves your cooking, he almost didn’t want to share. ❤❤

[@rachelcastle8369]

Everything looked delicious! Have a great week Mel ☺️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks friend, hope you have a wonderful week too!

[@CathyHendrix1]

I am saving this to my cooking list. I simply have to give some of these a try. I love food that we tend to make in the cooler months. It just tastes like home. Hope ya'll have a great week ahead and God bless!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much for watching and saving this video, and I agree I love the cool weather foods the best too!

[@kathleenwassum7712]

I Can’t Wait to Make These! My mouth is watering!!!❤😊😊😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I hope you and your family enjoy them all, you will have to let me know. Thank you for watching and hope you have a great weekend 😊

[@bonnieroberts2880]

I keep all of my flower in my cornmeal in my freezer. I always have never gets weaved or any kind of bugs in it always fresh. Love your videos

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Great tip and thank-you so much for watching 😊

[@hockey321smash]

Mary’s meatloaf it is. Making it this week with your mashed potatoes. Thank you Mel ❤️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed, and it's so funny - no matter how many "new" recipes I find we all go head over heels for the old favorites LOL

[@hockey321smash]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel Yes ma’am. Tried and true:):)

[@kathybullock4834]

These look Delicious. Think for Dinner tonight I'm going to make the Pasta Dish, but I'm out of heavy whipping cream and will need to find a Substitute. Wish me Luck...Kathy from Texas..❤

[@hillbillytalker8858]

Another great video Mel, glad to see you and your husband doing the taste test 😋. We will definitely try these recipes, thank you so much for sharing, we enjoy your channel! ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@BookLoverAmanda]

We had Mary’s meatloaf first time tonight with the oats and will ALWAYS make it that way! WOW so good! Thanks!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

❤️ I just love sharing this recipe, it's always a winner and I'm so glad that you loved it too! It's funny, I shared all those new recipes and the one everyone loves is the old favorite meatloaf i just threw in at the very end, last minute, with old footage from I don't remember when 🤣

[@G-mamma7]

This 1st Mexican dish was fabulous ❤ I’m fixing the Big Mac can biscuits dish tonight ❤❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I'm so happy to hear that you liked it and I hope you enjoy the Big Mac skillet just as much! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@sherriegilbert4761]

That was so cute him feeding you a bite. I will have to try these recipes they all look delicious

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Awh ❤️😊 hope you love them all! Thanks so much for watching.

[@MuuuchBettah]

New subscriber just by seeing this video. I'm looking to cook new things for my man and you have given me LIFE with these recipes Mama! Thank you so much and I appreciate you for all the time you took to make this amazingly informative and delightful and DELICIOUS video! You're so good at your craft and I am grateful to now be a part. Be blessed!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Welcome and thank YOU for your kind words. I love sharing and it blesses my heart knowing that my videos are helping you. I hope you find lots of delicious and easy recipes and plenty of fun here with us.😊❤️

[@MuuuchBettah]

OMG you're amazing just like your voice. I could talk to you all day! I see why you are so beloved by your subscribers! You know when people ask "who would you like to meet and talk to"? I'd like you to be on my list. You just exude my Louisiana and Alabama families and your creativity is next level. Thanks for being the best part of my day lady bug!🥰 Dems real potatas ain't it? THAT is it right there!! 😆😆

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

❤️😍😊 thank you SO MUCH

[@VibeSphere-007]

These recipes are exactly what I needed! So creative and easy to follow-perfect for weeknight dinners. I love how versatile ground beef is, and these ideas really take it up a notch. Can’t wait to try them all!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Glad you like them! I love the versatility of ground beef too and I am always looking for new ways to transform it and keep it quick and easy. Thanks for watching

[@Pamela_Gram]

That Rotel Pasta and the TATER Cakes recipes are a winner with me. I'll be making those for sure. Thank you Mel!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I hope you enjoy them both, be sure to let me know how they turn out. Thanks for watching and have a great week 😊

[@timothyleake8750]

Hi Mel: As the cook in my family. I watch your cooking videos a lot! I recently watch your Ground Beef dinner recipe video and decided to make your Rotell Pasta dinner for my crew. But since we're not really into spicy taco flavored foods too much, I kind of altered the recipe for us! Instead of Rotell can tomato's with green chilies, I used diced canned tomato's and omitted the chili powder! It turned out wonderful and my spouse had seconds and then took a container to work!!!! Love your videos and recipes! Thanks from Ohio

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

This is wonderful, I always say that recipes are inspiration and to adjust them to your family's tastes. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words.

[@kathyhillyard5918]

Your recipes are the best Mel!!! ❤ Thank you for sharing!!! ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are so welcome and I appreciate your kind words so much! Thank YOU for watching.

[@susan_elizabeth]

Hi Mel! Love me some Kent Rollins. He's so sweet. Good people. I love all of these recipes! Our 24-year-old son came up for a visit this week, and he loves to cook with me, so we are making some of these recipes! Thank you so much!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh I hope you have had a great visit and enjoyed these together! Thanks so much for watching.

[@lindabaumwart9380]

Mel I just love your recipes and videos because your recipes are comfort foods and I just love your southern accent I don't miss your videos

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

How sweet 😊 thank you so much for being such a kind supporter, I really appreciate you

[@lindabaumwart9380]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel your very welcome

[@Bamanana]

All of these look soo good Momma Mel ..❤as usual

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much friend - and I've been missing you, so good to see you!

[@Bamanana]

You know , I watched most of my shows on my tv.. but I always give it a like , hoping you get credit for that . I hope u do ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@@Bamanana oh I do, and I watch on TV too 🤣 I just missed "seeing" you in the comments and wanted you to know you've been missed ❤️

[@susanmolnar9606]

All these recipes seem great. I’m always looking for something different with ground beef. I can’t wait to make the Big Mac one. And I’m always willing to try a new meatloaf. ❣️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you, I hope these become new favs of yours too. 😊 And that Big Mac casserole was just beyond good! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@nancy9704]

Great recipes! I love the idea of smushing the meatloaf into a square dish instead of a meatloaf shape! Gonna try that, for sure. Thanks

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcome, hope you enjoy it!

[@K4familySnoeberger]

Wow, I can't wait to try these recipes of yours. Ground beef is one of our favorite go-tos for quick and easy dinners. I love how you're watching other KZbin cookers like Cowboy Kent Rollins. I love this hamburger Big Mac recipe that you are making of his. It is amazing how we learn from our other cookers that we watch. I learned a lot from you. You make the most creative, quick, and easy recipes for a busy night meal. You also make these wonderful recipes for people who are on a low budget. I enjoyed you so much.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Well thank you so much for this kind comment, I really appreciate this. And I love watching and learning from others, too. And his Big Mac Casserole was the star of the week for us - it was delicious! Thank you so much for watching and have a great week!

[@elainemiller47]

Mom used to make the potato cakes with sour cream and chives

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

YUM!

[@sunnywaze1211]

The Big Mac along with the Tater Cakes have my mouth watering and I'm planning on putting that dish on the table! Also, you asked if anyone put their flour in the fridge, I've always kept mine in the freezer bc I worried that it would be get moisture in the fridge. Mine tends to stay in there for quite a while since a bag of flour lasts a long time in my house, lol.

[@bsouthmama3010]

Love these types of videos! Thank you so much ❤️ And I was just about to ask for Mary’s meatloaf and then u made it!! Awesome 😊My mom always put hers in a casserole dish. She had a square white Corning Ware dish.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video! And I can't wait to hear back from you when you make Mary's meatloaf 😊 And I LOVE Corning Ware especially the older blue and white ones and Pyrex, too ❤️

[@bsouthmama3010]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel yes ma’am. She had the blue cornflower set. And lots of Pyrex too🤣

[@misspaula7542]

Every meal looked so delicious! Thank you always and you know I love you Mel! ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I appreciate and love you too! Thank you so much for being here! 😊

[@LaLa-rs4jb]

Happy Sunday momma mel I hope you had wonderful day, love love your dinners❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much, I sure did and hope you did too!

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Flour in the fridge keeps the bugs in it from hatching or multiplying. Its not that they get into it, theyre in it when we buy it.

[@chelsea_1961]

Or you can freeze it and then pull it back out of the freezer to save the freezer space. it only takes an hour or so and it kills everything.

[@SairinEarthsea]

So that's where they were coming from.

[@biggyrat1313]

Thanks, Mel. Good idea on using a square baking pan for meatloaf. Just put ketchup on top next time. It will give it a different flavor profile than the Manwich.

[@lesliearchuleta7017]

Flour tortillas are usually fully cooked when you buy them in a bag at the store just like a loaf of bread if you want a warm do you warm them up. But they are not raw as you believed.

[@jarendagarner9488]

Yummy everything looks delicious ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you 😋

[@chelsea_1961]

Thanks so much! I really needed these. I have all these ingredients. Boredom busters for me! Yay! ☮️❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

So glad to hear this helped you out!

[@lindadavisl6914]

We always call them potato patties I love them I'm going to try this recipe all the😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hope you enjoy them and thanks for watching!

[@jenniferwilliams7086]

Ill be adding these to my meal planner and menu ❤❤❤❤ thanks Mel 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed, hope you enjoy them all this fall! Thanks so much for watching.

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks Mel

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are so welcome, hope you enjoy these all fall! Thanks for being here!

[@trevawilson5086]

Hi Mel! I absolutely love to hear you laugh! I love your recipes. I love tater cakes. I used to make them all the time when my kids were little. God bless you and your family ❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much friend, I'm so happy that you're here and enjoying the food and fun!

[@tonyar.roberts3358]

29:11 Mary's meatloaf is in my meal rotation. This is the best meatloaf I have made. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. ❤ I make it with ground turkey and it's still just as good.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love hearing this ❤️ and whole heartedly agree! And it's funny, I thought everyone would LOVE the Big Mac casserole but no, I just threw in some old footage of a meatloaf I've made 100xs here and that's all everyone wants to talk about 🤣 Patrick was right tho 😊 Thanks so much for watching and for letting me know how much you love Mary's meatloaf

[@lindadavisl6914]

Love your nice and easy meals😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you 😋

[@rhondawillhite9418]

I use oatmeal in my meatloaf, too. The meatloaf with Manwich sounds good, so may give it a try. I don't keep my flour in fridge, but do put in the freezer for a while to kill the little critters that's in the flour. I read that a long time ago and have been doing it since.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hope you love the sloppy joe meatloaf - next time I try it I will go back to using oatmeal; I just really like that texture. And super tip about putting the flour in the freezer - thank you!

[@rhondawillhite9418]

@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel forgot, I think, that after my flour has been in freezer I then put in my canister on my counter. Have never had bugs in it doing this.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

My pleasure!!

[@melissab1044]

Thanks for sharing sll of these recipes! They sound delicious! Have a great day! 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you! You too!

[@betty4gators]

Thanks again for more great tips!! The fried tater cakes look so good. I have never known how to cook these, (not sure why I never looked up how to make them), your cooking directions look easy and yummy. Another of your tips that I feel really stupid over is the meatloaf - I have always made my in a loaf pan and like you I have never liked having to cut into a big old hunk of meat. I will definitely being doing it is a full casserole dish as you did. Thanks again for the tips and recipes - God bless.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😊 don't ever feel stupid about things like this, I learn new tips all the time, too. Thank you so much for being here, I really appreciate you and I'm so happy that my videos are helpful to you.

[@oliviabrewer1867]

I made Mary's meatloaf last night and I had to give you a shout out that was the BEST MEATLOAF I've ever made. Your right is the oatmeal. WOW. I'll always use this recipe from now on. Thank You for sharing your recipes. I also made that pimento cheese on one of your other recent videos and it's a big hit here too. I'm making it again this week. God Bless

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I'm so glad that you made Mary's meatloaf, Patrick is right - when you've found the best recipe- why mess with making anything else. And I just bought the stuff to make that pimento cheese again too 🤣 Thank you so much for watching and for letting me know how you like the recipes and that my videos are helpful 😊

[@jimmys2133]

Hey Mel luv the video I still need to try the green beans. Question... Is Patrick a Paramedic? I'm a Paramedic turned nurse. Still have my cert 24 yrs. Thanks for the videos and the recipes.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes, make those green beans then schedule your heart cath LOL And Patrick is a retired electric lineman, he worked for our local power company for 32 years. He has a million of those t shirts that say Medic; Medic is our regional blood bank and he donates blood all the time and they always give you some kind of t shirt 🤣 Some of them are cuter than others and then Maddie steals them LOL Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindaa1540]

Everything looks delicious! I've been making meatloaf like Miss Mary's ever since I tasted my (now-ex) mother-in-law's before getting married. Seems like the oats make it lighter. Now that I'm gluten free, meatloaf is one thing I didn't have to give up or amend! The only difference is that she uses catsup in the topping instead of tomato sauce and also adds 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Thanks for the recipes.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I agree that the oatmeal makes all the difference, I love it! Thanks so much for watching and have a great week!

[@K4familySnoeberger]

Mary's meatloaf seams like it is wonderful. I grew up with either a little bit of biscuit or oatmeal In our meatloaf. I can't wait to try the topping that Marry uses for her meatloaf. Thank you for sharing this.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcome, and I think that is so interesting that your momma used leftover biscuit pieces too. Thank you so much for watching.

[@joansmall9019]

Your recipes always look so good. I'm going to try your meatloaf recipe and the first skillet meal. 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much and I hope you love them, let me know!

[@TheWellnessCuess]

I mist try this recipe ⭐

[@deborahhunt253]

I keep my flour, cornmeal and pasta in my freezer.

[@chelsea_1961]

If it’s 5 lbs & you go through it in 6 weeks that’s good. but I buy too much flour for bread making, and if I put it in the freezer, it gets a funky freeze burn taste after six weeks.

[@donnaarmstrong7537]

Hey Mel 🙂. Everything looks so delicious.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much!

[@jerri117]

Hey Moma Mel, I make my meat loaf similar to yours and thats how my mama made it too. But we have to make it for more people so alot more meat, and I use heinz ketchup instead of the tomato sauce. And for the topping I add a little worstershire sauce in with the other ingredients, the ketchup, mustard and brown sugar, and it gives it a sweet and sour taste I guess is how you'd describe it. But I agree the oatmeal gives it the best texture and very moist. It turns out great everytime. And nothing beats a good tater patty! Especially when you make it with some pinto beans and cornbread! When I was a little girl I used to tell my mama that if she only made tater patties and beans I'd be a happy girl! Lol! It's funny how we remember stuff like that now, isn't it. Have a blessed week! 💕

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You sound like me honey, I could eat soup beans every day of the week and LOVE tater cakes! And I love Worcestershire sauce too so I might have to try a spoonful in my topping next time too. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lorijohnsto8308]

Mary's meatloaf is the only recipe I use. My niece is not a huge fan of a sweet tasting meatloaf but she likes this one. First time I made it, she told me it was a keeper.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Isn't it crazy how simple it is but so delicious 😋 thanks so much for watching

[@lorijohnsto8308]

​@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMelyes, it is.

[@michellewrisley79]

The best part of meatloaf is a sandwich the next day😅❤ I use a box of stuffing mix as my filler. Garlic Ritz are great too

[@chelsea_1961]

I’ll always be an Italian season Progresso breadcrumb kinda gal. 😂

[@55JWS]

I have always made my meat loaf with oats and the topping we like ketchup and brown sugar. And like you I like a thinner meat loaf I fix mine in round cake pan. ❤and enjoy all your recipes

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yum! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words 😊

[@sandistolle4874]

When our weather cools, I’ll be trying Mary’s meatloaf

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are in for a treat! Thanks for being here

[@jusuiselisabeth]

WoW I getting hungry watching Thanks for tater cakes recipe. My mom aways made them. Never wasted leftovers in our house. Glad I found your videos.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

So nice of you, thank you and I am so glad that you're here too!

[@vanakistler3950]

Yes! I keep my flour and Cornmeal in the freezer!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Better safe than sorry, right

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You and Sammi should have collaborated today. Both of y'all are sharing delicious ground beef recipes. We just recently cut most red meat out of our diets. It was causing my Crohn's to flare-up and we can't have that happen. I'll share these ideas with my youngest bonus son and his family.

[@lulamcrae2851]

Hello Mrs.Alma, Hope y'all are having a wonderful evening. We are all doing well. We also had to cut a lot of red meat too. It's been raining here off and on all day, it's cleared up now. We are sending continued prayers. Oscar said to tell y'all hello. Thanks for all of encouragement messages every evening, I enjoy them all the time. Thanks for sharing. Y'all be blessed and have a wonderful week ahead. ❤❤❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@lulamcrae2851 hey Lula and Oscar. We're doing okay, a little under the weather. Oh. It was a beautiful Fall like day here. We appreciate all the prayers. We're continuing to pray for y'all, too. Aw, you're welcome. I love sharing them. Have a Beautiful and Blessed evening and week ahead.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I haven't gotten to watch Sammi's video yet but you better believe I will! Hope you stay well and have a great week. Thanks so much for being here and sharing my video.

[@marylawman8603]

Hi Mrs Alma. I hope you and your family are doing well. I always keep you in my prayers. Have a blessed week. 💟

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel it's a good one. Y'all both shared a lot of delicious ground beef recipes. Thanks, you too. You're welcome, Aunt Mel. I still haven't heard or seen Sandy on here or other channels.

[@mammasita3511]

Could i put dry ranch mix inthere instead of all flour?

[@catinacheatwood3084]

You are awesome sauce ❤🎉😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Awh, thank you 😊 You're the best, I appreciate you watching

[@mylittlepony-s1m]

cool

[@tdwayne1]

Those recipes are amazing ❤Kent Rollins is a good cook also..watch you guys nightly 😂❤VOTE BLUE to save our democracy 💙

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much, and I love to watch Cowboy Kent too! He's very entertaining 😊

[@amydavis7951]

All of those recipes look delicious. I’m trying to eat low carb so I use crushed pork rinds in my meat loaf. You can’t taste them but they help hold it together

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love this trick, I use crushed pork rinds as casserole toppings sometimes but you know I never thought to use it as a binder like this. Thanks so much for this tip!

[@amydavis7951]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel you are so welcome!

[@cherylirvin3919]

I can tell you why it taste better with the tortilla. The starch in the tortilla activates your tastebuds. That is why we like egg with toast or real bread pizza. Starch makes us taste more of the other flavors. Love your recipies.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

How interesting 😊 thanks so much for watching

[@dianakimball5278]

Yum!

[@brittanykostecka]

I just made meatloaf and mashed potatoes tonight for dinner. I use a meatloaf pan to make it super crunchy.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Sounds delicious!

[@anitarexadams7527]

Do the oats have to be quick cooking in your Mary’s meatloaf recipe or can we use old-fashioned?

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hhhmmm, good question LOL I never have but I just looked up some info on this and looks like you can use regular rolled oats but the texture might be somewhat chewier. You will have to let me know how this turns out, and thanks so much for watching.

[@ksmill09]

I wanted to see the green bean recipe.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I will share it again soon! Thanks!

[@dianaturley475]

Hey Mel, these recipes look really good but them tater cakes omg yummy. I love tater cakes but never make them because they never turn out. I’m gonna try your recipe next time as I’ve never put flour in mine.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I think the flour helps them hold together better, be sure and let me know how yours turn out and thanks so much for watching.

[@WandaMiller-b6j]

I signed up for your newsletter but didn't receive the email with the 5 recipes. I really want to try your fried tater cakes. They look so good.

[@tawandasue]

The tater comment cracked me up. We always use instant potatoes now. Doctored up like yours! Also, I make my meatloaf in Pattie’s now. But I’m definitely going to use the casserole dish.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

LOL, my momma makes them in little patties or even in muffin cups sometimes so good and convenient for serving

[@debbiealtman5373]

I love meatloaf. Love manwich.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Me too!

[@debbiealtman5373]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel I normally use panko and seasoning and Worcestershire sauce ( a Tbsp maybe ) and bbq sauce both sweet and spicy and brown sugar bbq sauce ( sweet baby Ray) and bbq sauces on top. I’ve made a manwich cornbread casserole which is good.

[@annhenry3135]

Some kind of monster. Made me laugh out loud. I agree!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

🤣 yall know I like to kid

[@annhenry3135]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel it was funny! My sense of humor. Saying something one thinks but does not say…well, I do.

[@deannastreasures2309]

Can someone please help me find a recipe I found here and now have lost it? It's a Meatloaf that is made out into 4 patties with a little dent in the middle of each patty and BBQ sauce added into the hole and then spread on the top of each patty. It is a most delicious Meatloaf! Can you help me locate it again? I would be so grateful to have a printed copy of that recipe!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much for watching and here's what you're looking for. I hope you enjoy it and will let me know when you make it. This is the video and the recipe in the box will take you to my website when you can print the recipe or pin it to Pinterest kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHfTd2ONrLGXY8Usi=twwozjRAgEjzX9J0

[@deannastreasures2309]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel I am so grateful and thank you from the bottom of my heart for this recipe! I've never had such wonderful communication with a question before. YOU ARE FANTASTIC! I love your videos!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@deannastreasures2309 well honey, you're so welcome. I truly appreciate the time you take to watch and it blesses my heart that you're enjoying my videos and that they're helpful to you. I love reading comments and try to get to as many as I can, especially questions -it's the least I can do. Thanks so much again and have a great day 😊

[@deannastreasures2309]

You are amazing!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@@deannastreasures2309 ❤️

[@vanakistler3950]

I do my meatloaf in a casserole dish too. I have potatoes au gratin with mine.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

gosh, I love potatoes au gratin and I haven't made them in a LONG TIME - I foresee some in the future!

[@jenniferhoskinson3034]

What’s leftover bacon?

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I know, right LOL

[@doloreswilson6698]

Do you cook with ground turkey,?

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I don't but you can substitute it in for ground beef in any of these, I just can't get on board with it yet LOL

[@angelanapier4248]

My friend’s wife is not allowed to make any other meatloaf than my recipe, he thinks it’s the best he’s ever had. It is very good and moist and I also use quick oats in mine, it makes all the difference I think

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

🤣 I love this! And you're so right, it's the oatmeal. Thanks for watching and hope you have a great evening

[@sandradummer4726]

Mel…my mother use to make Fried potato Pattie’s w/ leftover mashed potatoes, we had these more times then I cared to have at time, but..that’s ok…she had a semi-large family to feed. I now fix them for my husband and grown son, and my husband loves them and he’s not even from the south, except South Dakota, lol. So..the Potato Pattie’s as we always called them, are apparently them. I just don’t make them much as I have to be careful w/ carbohydrates. Mashed potatoes are kinda my danger zone, I don’t make them like I use to.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Sweet memories, thank you for watching and sharing. And... my family was so happy to have the potato cakes as I don't make them as much as I used to either, all the carbs are a danger zone to me too LOL