Classic comfort food alert! 🍖🥔 Meatloaf with roasted or mashed potatoes is hearty, simple, and perfect for a cozy dinner. Here’s a solid, foolproof recipe.
Classic Meatloaf with Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork for more flavor)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
For the Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cut into chunks
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- ¼–½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or loaf pan.
2. Make the Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 5 minutes.
- Add ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Mix gently—do not overwork, or meatloaf will be dense.
- Shape into a loaf and place in baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top for glaze.
3. Bake Meatloaf
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Prepare Potatoes
- While meatloaf is baking, boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain, mash with butter and milk, and season with salt and pepper.
- Optional: add roasted garlic or sour cream for extra richness.
Alternative: roast potato chunks in the oven with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary for 25–30 minutes at 400°F (200°C) for a crispy side.
5. Serve
- Slice meatloaf and plate with mashed or roasted potatoes.
- Optional: drizzle with pan juices or gravy.
Tips
- For a moister meatloaf, mix ½ cup finely grated carrot or zucchini into the meat mixture.
- Leftover meatloaf works great for sandwiches the next day.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan meatloaf-and-potatoes version, where the meatloaf roasts on top of the potatoes for ultimate convenience.
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