Carmel's Meatloaf Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatloaf

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Shape and Bake

   Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Spread additional ketchup on top if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

3. 3

   Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes

   While the meatloaf is baking, peel and chop 2 lbs of potatoes and boil them until tender. Drain and mash with 4 cloves of minced garlic, 0.5 cups of milk, and 4 tbs of butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Prepare Seasonal Vegetables

   Steam or sauté seasonal vegetables such as green beans, carrots, or zucchini until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Prepare Portobella Mushroom Demi

   In a pan, sauté sliced portobello mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown. Add 1 cup of beef broth and reduce until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the meatloaf and serve it alongside garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Drizzle the portobello mushroom demi over the meatloaf.