Description
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring juicy meatloaf and creamy mashed potatoes, ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 1.5 lbs (680g) Small Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons (56g) Butter, divided
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Milk, warmed
- 1 large Egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (25g) Plain dried breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place diced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper, and warm milk. Cover loosely and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and half the parsley. Mix gently and form into a loaf shape (8×4 inches) on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small cup, mix ketchup, brown sugar, remaining parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Brush glaze over the meatloaf.
- Push potatoes to one side of the baking sheet (or place in a bowl on the sheet).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Let meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Mash potatoes if needed and serve.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for moisture. Do not overmix the meat to avoid a dense texture. Pre-cooking potatoes in the microwave ensures they are fluffy by the time the meat is done. Watch the glaze closely as sugar burns quickly; tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of meatloaf
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, one-pan dinner, quick meals, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipes, family meals