Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

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Classic Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

A comforting, homemade meal with a juicy meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich brown gravy.

Meatloaf Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (or a beef/pork mix)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning

Glaze

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½–¾ cup warm milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Simple Gravy

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a splash of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Make the meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until just combined.
  3. Shape into a loaf on a lined baking tray or place in a loaf pan.
  4. Mix glaze ingredients and spread over the top.
  5. Bake for about 50–60 minutes, until cooked through.
  6. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

2. Make mashed potatoes

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
  2. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Make gravy

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Slowly add beef broth while whisking.
  4. Simmer until thickened; season to taste.

Serve slices of meatloaf over a bed of mashed potatoes with plenty of warm gravy on top. Add green beans, peas, or roasted vegetables for a classic dinner plate.

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