# What you need:
→ Meatloaf
01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 0.5 lbs ground pork
03 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 0.5 cup whole milk
08 - 3 tbsp ketchup
09 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1.5 tsp salt
11 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Topping
14 - 0.5 cup ketchup
15 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
→ Mashed Potatoes
17 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
18 - 0.5 cup whole milk, warmed
19 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
20 - 0.5 tsp salt
21 - 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined without overmixing.
03 - Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
04 - In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
05 - Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
06 - While baking, place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add warmed milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
08 - Slice the meatloaf and serve with a generous portion of mashed potatoes.
