Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
A ketchup-glazed meatloaf with mashed potatoes underneath is still a bargain at about $2.99 a serving, and it produces the best leftovers in this entire collection. Ground beef, breadcrumbs, and an egg hold it together; the glaze is just ketchup, which is where most meatloaf recipes overcomplicate things. The potatoes boil while the loaf bakes, so the whole dinner comes together in an hour with almost no attention. It is a good recipe for a Sunday, for a house with kids who want something familiar, and for anyone who likes having lunch sorted for two days afterward. Cold meatloaf sandwiches are the non-negotiable part.
60 min
4
$11.96
$2.99
Ingredients
Estimated Aldi prices for the amount this dinner uses, based on regular shelf prices and the current weekly ad.
Steps
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- 2Shape into a loaf on a foil-lined sheet pan and spread the remaining ketchup over the top.
- 3Bake 45–50 minutes until the center reaches 160°F; let rest 10 minutes.
- 4While the meatloaf bakes, peel and quarter the potatoes; cover with water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- 5Cook 15 minutes until tender; drain and mash with the milk and butter; season with salt and pepper.
- 6Slice the meatloaf and serve over the mashed potatoes.
Tips & swaps
- A 50/50 mix of ground beef and pork makes a juicier loaf and often costs the same.
- A diced onion and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce in the mix add depth.
- Freeze slices with a spoon of gravy for single dinners that reheat in five minutes.
- Russets, Yukon Golds, or a mixed bag all mash well — butter and milk are what matter.
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