Mama's Meatloaf Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your meatloaf cooks evenly.

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Shape the Meatloaf

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan or shape it into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Rest the Meatloaf

Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Boil the Potatoes

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

Drain the Potatoes

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander.

Mash the Potatoes

Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.