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Glazed meatloaf with mashed potatoes
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Glazed meatloaf with mashed potatoes

A proper American comfort classic: juicy meatloaf with a sticky tomato glaze, mash and green beans.

Time 75 min
EffortMore involved
Per portion£2.48
Calories669 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Beef mince600 g
  • Brown onions150 g
  • Free-range eggs1 egg
  • Sliced wholemeal bread80 g
  • Tomato purée60 g
  • White potatoes1 kg
  • Semi-skimmed milk100 ml
  • Butter30 g
  • Fine green beans220 g

Also uses from the cupboard: table salt, ground black pepper, dried mixed herbs, granulated sugar. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Egg, Gluten, Milk.

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Nutrition per adult portion
669
calories
40g
protein
59g
carbs
29g
fat
8g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

You'll need
  • Oven
  1. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grate the onion and crumble the bread into fine crumbs. In a large bowl, mix the mince with the onion, the egg, the breadcrumbs, a teaspoon of dried mixed herbs, a teaspoon of salt and some black pepper. Use your hands: it mixes best.600 g beef mince150 g brown onions1 egg80 g sliced wholemeal bread
  2. Press the mixture into a loaf tin. Mix the tomato purée with a tablespoon of sugar and a tablespoon of water and spread it over the top.60 g tomato purée
  3. Bake for 55 minutes, until firm and the juices run clear. Rest in the loaf tin for 10 minutes before slicing.
  4. While it rests, peel the potatoes, cut into chunks and boil for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and mash with the milk and butter. Steam or boil the green beans for 4 minutes. Serve slices of meatloaf with the mash and beans.1 kg white potatoes100 ml semi-skimmed milk30 g butter220 g fine green beans
The trick that makes it

Grate the onion rather than chopping it. The meatloaf stays juicy and holds together better.

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