Meatloaf and Potato Casserole
This meatloaf casserole recipe is a meal in one dish, with meatloaf mixture, potatoes and onions. Enjoy this one pot meal with a tossed salad or other vegetables.
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- Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
- 11/2 to 2 pounds potatoes
- 1large onion
- ¾teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1(8-ounce) can tomato sauce (divided)
- 1 ½pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2tablespoons stock, water, or milk
- 1teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¼teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2tablespoons minced onion
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 350 F.Step 2
Grease a 2-quart baking dish or shallow casserole.Step 3
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch rounds. Put the potatoes in a bowl.Step 4
Slice the onion into quarters. Mince one of the quarters and set aside. Slice the remaining quarters and add them to the potatoes. Toss the potatoes and onions with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and transfer them to the baking dish.Step 5
Remove 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce from the can and set aside.Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the reserved minced onion, breadcrumbs, the remaining tomato sauce, the stock or water, mustard, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix well.Step 7
Spread the meatloaf mixture over the potatoes and pat it to an even thickness.Step 8
Bake uncovered at 350 F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. If the potatoes are still too firm, cover the baking dish with foil and cook for about 10 minutes longer. Spread with the reserved 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce a few minutes before it's ready.