Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Dinner Rolls

Meatloaf

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp salted butter
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 sleeve saltines, crushed
• 1½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp ketchup (for topping)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Let it cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, cooled onion, crushed saltines, cheddar, eggs, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix gently — don't overmix.
4. Shape the meat into a loaf (about 6x9 inches) and place it on a 9x13-inch pan.
5. Spread the ketchup over the top.
6. Bake for 1 hour, or until it reaches 170°F inside.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Mashed Potatoes

See Mashed Potatoes recipe in Week 1.

Green Beans

• 1½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic (optional)

Steam or sauté until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

Dinner Rolls

See Dinner Rolls recipe in Week 1.

Leftover Ideas

• Turn leftover meatloaf into Shepherd's Pie — crumble as the base layer
• Meatloaf sandwiches with Easy Pan Gravy are delicious the next day