Juicy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Asparagus
Juicy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons garlic, diced very small
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced very small
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced very small
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced very small
- 2 teaspoons Badia Complete Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kinder's All Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
For the Meatloaf Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 10 potatoes, medium-sized, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup garlic and herb butter, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup milk, warm
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, warm
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Homemade Gravy
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth, warm
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 pound asparagus, roasted with Parmesan cheese
- 4 honey butter rolls
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground Italian sausage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the diced garlic, diced yellow onion, diced red bell pepper, and diced green bell pepper to the meat mixture. Ensure all vegetables are diced very small to integrate well into the meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Generously season the meat and vegetable mixture with Badia Complete Seasoning, Kinder's All Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce to the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Wearing gloves, thoroughly mix all ingredients together until well combined and uniform. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Form the mixture into a 'nice loaf' shape on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Place the meatloaf in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
While the meatloaf bakes, begin preparing the mashed potatoes. Peel and dice the potatoes. Rinse the diced potatoes thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are 'nice and soft' when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 11
While potatoes boil, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil or unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 12
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed onions and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to create a roux. This will cook out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Gradually whisk in the warm beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy reaches a brown color and thick consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Keep warm.
⏱️ 15 min
- 14
Prepare the meatloaf glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, barbecue sauce, and packed brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 15
Once the potatoes are soft, drain them thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, garlic and herb butter, warm milk, and warm heavy whipping cream. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the mashed potatoes are 'nice and thick'.
⏱️ 10 min
- 16
After the initial 1 hour of baking, carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven.
⏱️ 1 min
- 17
Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, ensuring it is fully covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 18
Return the glazed meatloaf to the 400°F oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the glaze is slightly caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 19
Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min
- 20
To plate, place a generous serving of mashed potatoes on a plate. Create a well in the center of the mashed potatoes. Add a slice (or two) of the glazed meatloaf to the plate. Pour the homemade gravy into the well of the mashed potatoes. Serve immediately with roasted Parmesan asparagus and a honey butter roll, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Asparagus
For the Meatloaf
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons garlic, diced very small
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced very small
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced very small
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced very small
- 2 teaspoons Badia Complete Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kinder's All Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
For the Meatloaf Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 10 potatoes, medium-sized, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup garlic and herb butter, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup milk, warm
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, warm
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Homemade Gravy
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth, warm
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 pound asparagus, roasted with Parmesan cheese
- 4 honey butter rolls
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground Italian sausage.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the diced garlic, diced yellow onion, diced red bell pepper, and diced green bell pepper to the meat mixture. Ensure all vegetables are diced very small to integrate well into the meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Generously season the meat and vegetable mixture with Badia Complete Seasoning, Kinder's All Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce to the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Wearing gloves, thoroughly mix all ingredients together until well combined and uniform. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Form the mixture into a 'nice loaf' shape on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Place the meatloaf in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
While the meatloaf bakes, begin preparing the mashed potatoes. Peel and dice the potatoes. Rinse the diced potatoes thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are 'nice and soft' when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 11
While potatoes boil, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil or unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 12
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed onions and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to create a roux. This will cook out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Gradually whisk in the warm beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy reaches a brown color and thick consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Keep warm.
⏱️ 15 min - 14
Prepare the meatloaf glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, barbecue sauce, and packed brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 15
Once the potatoes are soft, drain them thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, garlic and herb butter, warm milk, and warm heavy whipping cream. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the mashed potatoes are 'nice and thick'.
⏱️ 10 min - 16
After the initial 1 hour of baking, carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven.
⏱️ 1 min - 17
Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, ensuring it is fully covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 18
Return the glazed meatloaf to the 400°F oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the glaze is slightly caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 19
Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min - 20
To plate, place a generous serving of mashed potatoes on a plate. Create a well in the center of the mashed potatoes. Add a slice (or two) of the glazed meatloaf to the plate. Pour the homemade gravy into the well of the mashed potatoes. Serve immediately with roasted Parmesan asparagus and a honey butter roll, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min