The Best Recipes for People Who Absolutely Love Ketchup

Round steak may not be known for being tender, but a low and slow simmer in an onion-y ketchup gravy makes it an irresistible dinner. Recipe creator Steph recommends serving it over mashed potatoes. 

This popular Japanese dish is made from fried rice wrapped in a tender egg blanket. It's often covered with a drizzle of ketchup, but this version includes it in the rice itself for extra flavor. 

Perfect for when you're short on time, this recipe dresses up pre-made baked beans with the additions of ketchup, onions, brown sugar, bacon, and more. Reviewer naples34102 describes it as "a big payoff for very little effort."

Ketchup might be a popular burger topping, but this recipe includes it inside the beef patty. Load them up on a bun with your favorite fixings and an extra dollop of ketchup on top.

Go beyond basic ketchup for dipping. This recipe combines sour cream, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and minced onion for a wow-worthy dip. Use it with potato chips, dollop on wraps, or thin it out for a creamy salad dressing. 

Pasta salad made with mayonnaise is common, so why not swap in ketchup? Also tossed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and cucumber, it's a refreshing option for summertime meals. 

Tender pieces of chicken alongside slices of onion and bell peppers make up the trio for this hearty meal. While it's inspired by a traditional Italian dish, this is a distinctly American version that relies upon ketchup for a sweet and salty sauce.

"Baby potatoes are stir-fried with soy sauce, corn syrup, and ketchup in this quick and easy Korean-style side dish," says recipe creator cullivoe. The spuds are pan-fried for a crispy outside before the flavorful sauce is poured on. 

Five ingredients are all that's needed to create these finger-licking ribs. The recipe starts with a quick trip to the grill, then the ribs are baked in a rich sauce of ketchup, barbeque sauce, honey, and molasses. 

Ketchup is a key ingredient in this saucy recipe. "I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days," says recipe creator Mexican Sweetheart. "Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina or Tapatio) and serve with saltine crackers on the side."

This layered casserole tosses spaghetti with a ketchup-based sauce and hearty ground beef, then tops it with rich Cheddar cheese before baking. "Oddly enough the ketchup works," says reviewer Okfinest. "Hubby and toddler both ate it all up. No leftovers."

It's not a proper meatloaf without a thick glaze of seasoned ketchup. This version is dressed up with mustard and brown sugar before being spooned on.

These are the perfect easy appetizer. "It's simple and quick, made with cut up hot dogs or cocktail wieners, brown sugar, whiskey, and tangy ketchup," says Linda Hermsmeyer. "Serve these little dogs with toothpicks."

Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with a beefy gravy, but this version is amped up with a dollop of ketchup. Reviewer SUZZANNA raves, "Very easy to make, and tasted great. The potatoes were very creamy and flavorful, even with no butter added."

Somewhere between a cheeseburger and a calzone, this comfort food meal will be a hit with the whole family. Ground beef is cooked up with veggies, then mixed with Cheddar, ketchup, mustard, and pickles and wrapped in pizza dough and baked. 

If you want a tasty alternative to hot chicken wings, try this sticky and sweet version instead. The trio of ketchup, honey, and soy sauce makes for an ideal balanced flavor. 

You'll never settle for a plain hot dog again after trying this ketchup-infused sauce. "My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day," says Sean S. "I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family."

Standard chili gets a tasty upgrade thanks to a cup of ketchup. The sweet sauce is mellowed out with plenty of chili powder, garlic, and onions.

Ketchup may not be a traditional fried rice component, but this Thai recipe changes all of that. "This Thai fried rice is called American fried rice (Khao Pad American) in Thailand, because it uses ingredients that are considered American, like ketchup and bacon," explains Toi. "It is very popular in Thailand and easy to make."

This hearty casserole is a favorite amongst kids and adults alike. Creamy Cheddar macaroni is combined with ground beef, ketchup, and bell peppers, then topped off with a layer of crushed potato chips.