Jun 09 2026

Meat Loaf Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Iced Tea or Soft Drinks.

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Brown Gravy

Dinner Rolls

Beverages

Method

Meatloaf

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatloaf

    Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Wrap with Bacon

    Lay the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath.

  4. 4

    Top with Ketchup

    Spread the ketchup evenly over the bacon-wrapped meatloaf.

  5. 5

    Bake the Meatloaf

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 6

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large pot, cover potatoes with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

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

Brown Gravy

  1. 8

    Make the Gravy

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually add beef broth while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.

Green Beans

  1. 9

    Cook the Green Beans

    In a pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pot.

  2. 10

    Season the Green Beans

    Add butter, salt, and black pepper to the green beans. Toss until well coated.

Dinner Rolls

  1. 11

    Heat the Dinner Rolls

    Warm the dinner rolls in the oven according to package instructions or until heated through.

Beverages

  1. 12

    Serve the Beverages

    Pour iced tea or soft drinks into glasses and serve chilled.

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