American Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, beaten egg, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3 Mix well using your hands until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. 4 Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Spread the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup on top of the loaf.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
6. 6 While the meatloaf is baking, place the peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
7. 7 Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the water.
8. 8 Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork, then add the warmed milk, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
9. 9 Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
10. 10 Serve slices of meatloaf with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on the side.