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A hearty slice of meatloaf with a generous serving of mashed potatoes on a white plate.

Classic Comfort Meatloaf with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This classic comfort meal features a savory meatloaf with a ketchup glaze, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, making it a perfect family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Large bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20 lean is ideal
  • 1 small small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs panko works great for texture
  • 1/4 cup milk whole milk for richness
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup plus extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Gravy

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Meatloaf Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper, mixing gently.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet and spread extra ketchup on top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Mashed Potatoes

  • While the meatloaf bakes, boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
  • Drain potatoes, return to the pot, and mash with warm milk, softened butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Optional Gravy & Serving

  • For gravy, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until thickened.
  • Once cooked, let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté the diced onion and minced garlic before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. Leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches!