{"id":19602,"date":"2026-06-14T13:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T13:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/?p=19602"},"modified":"2026-06-14T13:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T13:03:57","slug":"meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-and-gravy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-and-gravy\/","title":{"rendered":"Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Recipe Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This classic\u00a0<strong>Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy<\/strong>\u00a0is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. With tender and juicy meatloaf, smooth mashed potatoes, and savory gravy, this dish is a family favorite that never goes out of style. It\u2019s easy to prepare, and the combination of flavors will surely bring everyone to the table for seconds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Meatloaf:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 1\/2 lbs ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup finely chopped onion<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup ketchup (for topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Mashed Potatoes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Gravy:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 cup beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<!--nextpage--><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven<\/strong>\u00a0to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape the meat mixture<\/strong>\u00a0into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. Spread ketchup on top of the meatloaf for a tangy glaze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake the meatloaf<\/strong>\u00a0for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C). Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the mashed potatoes<\/strong>, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the gravy<\/strong>, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes a paste. Gradually add the beef broth, whisking constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong>\u00a0the sliced meatloaf on top of the mashed potatoes, then drizzle with gravy. Enjoy this comforting, flavorful meal!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or whenever you\u2019re craving a filling and delicious comfort food!<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recipe Introduction: This classic\u00a0Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy\u00a0is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19602"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19604,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19602\/revisions\/19604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}