Description
A one-dish casserole featuring juicy beef meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Press meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until meat is mostly cooked (150 degrees F internal temperature). Drain excess grease.
- Boil potatoes in water for 15 to 18 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
- Mash potatoes with warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and meat reaches 160 degrees F internal temperature.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F for safety.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American