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Meatloaf and mashed potatoes family dinner

Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Family Dinner

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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; gently mix beef, oats, egg, ¼ cup ketchup, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper by hand in a large bowl just until combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Shape into a loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan; spread remaining ¼ cup ketchup over top.
  3. Bake 1 hour or until center reaches 160°F; rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Meanwhile, cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot; boil 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. Drain potatoes; return to pot and mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Slice meatloaf; serve with mashed potatoes and pan drippings drizzled over for extra flavor.