Here’s a comforting, complete meal: Classic Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans — hearty, homey, and perfect for any night of the week.
🍽️ Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans
🧾 Ingredients:
🍖 For the Meatloaf:
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2 lbs ground beef (or 1 lb beef + 1 lb pork for extra flavor)
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1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
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2 large eggs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Optional topping: extra ketchup or BBQ sauce for glaze
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 ½ lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 tbsp butter
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1/2 to 3/4 cup milk or heavy cream
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Salt & pepper to taste
🟢 For the Green Beans:
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1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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Salt, pepper, and optional garlic or lemon zest
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Meatloaf:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Spread a layer of ketchup or BBQ sauce on top, if desired.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
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Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
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While meatloaf bakes, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).
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Drain, return to pot, and mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook the Green Beans:
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Steam or boil green beans for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp, or:
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Sauté in butter or olive oil for 5–7 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute for flavor.
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Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
🍴 To Serve:
Plate thick slices of meatloaf with a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes and a side of green beans. Top potatoes with a pat of butter or gravy if desired.
Would you like a cheese-stuffed meatloaf, gravy recipe, or a sheet pan version of this meal?
