This combination is a timeless American dinner that evokes “home cooking” for many families.

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🍖 Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Meatloaf

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork for extra flavor)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• ½ cup milk

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Topping:

• ½ cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

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For Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup milk

• Salt & pepper to taste

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For Green Beans

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

3. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5 loaf pan.

4. Spread ketchup & brown sugar topping on top.

5. Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).

6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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2️⃣ Make Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes until tender.

2. Drain and mash with butter and milk.

3. Season with salt & pepper.

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3️⃣ Cook Green Beans

1. Steam or boil green beans 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.

2. Sauté garlic in butter in a skillet, then toss green beans in.

3. Season with salt & pepper.

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4️⃣ Serve

• Slice meatloaf.

• Serve with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and green beans on the side.

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✨ Tips

• For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the meat mixture.

• Make-ahead: Meatloaf can be assembled and refrigerated overnight before baking.

• Optional gravy over mashed potatoes makes it extra indulgent.

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If you want, I can also give you a list of 5 other iconic American homemade meals that are equally famous and loved nationwide, including recipes.

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