Jul 13 2026
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Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Inspired by Hometown Country Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Signature recipe served with mashed potatoes, choice of vegetable, and topped with beef gravy.

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Vegetable

Gravy

Method

Meatloaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

  3. 3

    Shape Meatloaf

    Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

  4. 4

    Add Ketchup

    Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

  5. 5

    Bake Meatloaf

    Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook Potatoes

    In a large pot, add quartered potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  2. 7

    Drain and Mash

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook Broccoli

    In a small pot, steam broccoli florets for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.

Gravy Preparation

  1. 9

    Make Gravy

    In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, cornstarch mixed with water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened.

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