Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients
🥩 Meatloaf:
500 g ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
🍅 Glaze:
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mustard
🥔 Mashed Potatoes:
1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (warm)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the meatloaf
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
In a bowl, mix:
ground beef
onion, garlic
egg
breadcrumbs + milk
ketchup, mustard
salt, pepper, paprika
Mix until just combined (don’t overmix) - Shape & bake
Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish
Mix glaze ingredients and spread on top
Bake for 45–55 minutes until cooked through - Cook potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender
Drain well - Mash
Add butter and warm milk
Mash until smooth and creamy
Season with salt and pepper
🍽️ Serve:
Slice meatloaf and serve with mashed potatoes
Spoon extra glaze or juices over the top
😋 Result:
Juicy, tender meatloaf with sweet-savory glaze
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes—the perfect pairing
💡 Tips:
Add grated carrot or zucchini for extra moisture
Use a mix of beef + lamb for richer flavor
For extra creamy mash, add a splash of cream
Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing