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Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Family Dinner

This classic comfort food combo is the ultimate budget-friendly meal that feeds the whole family without breaking the bank. The secret to stretching your dollar here is using oats as a filler in the meatloaf—it keeps everything moist while making the meat go further. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and you've got a hearty dinner that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup ketchup divided
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats, egg, ¼ cup ketchup, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined—don't overmix!
  2. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread remaining ¼ cup ketchup on top.
  3. Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. While meatloaf bakes, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Slice meatloaf and serve alongside mashed potatoes. Drizzle any pan drippings over the top for extra flavor!