# What you'll need:
→ Meat Mixture
01 - 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping
11 - 1/3 cup ketchup
12 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Mashed Potatoes
14 - 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
15 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
17 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined loaf pan, pressing gently to form an even shape. In a small bowl, blend ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread topping uniformly over meat mixture.
03 - Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
04 - While loaf bakes, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender.
05 - Drain potatoes thoroughly. Return to pot and mash using a potato masher. Mix in warm milk, unsalted butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
06 - Slice meatloaf and arrange with mashed potatoes. Serve hot.
