Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy is a classic comfort meal: savory baked meatloaf served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy.

Meatloaf paired with mashed potatoes makes a hearty, filling dinner.

🍖 Ingredients

For the meatloaf

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional glaze

• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard

🥔 For mashed potatoes

• 2 lb (900 g) potatoes (peeled, chopped)
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

🍲 For gravy

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the meatloaf

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
• Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl
• Shape into a loaf and place in baking dish
• Spread glaze on top

Bake for 45–60 minutes until cooked through (internal temp ~71°C / 160°F)

2. Make mashed potatoes

• Boil potatoes in salted water until soft
• Drain and mash with butter and milk
• Season with salt and pepper

3. Make gravy

• Melt butter in pan
• Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes
• Slowly whisk in broth until smooth
• Simmer until thickened

🍽️ Serve

• Slice meatloaf
• Spoon gravy over meat and potatoes
• Serve hot

🧠 Tips

• Don’t overmix meatloaf (keeps it tender)
• Add grated carrot or celery for extra moisture
• Let meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing

If you want, I can also show:

• air fryer meatloaf
• low-carb mashed potato alternatives
• or extra creamy restaurant-style gravy 👍