Baked Tomato-Glazed Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A savory meatloaf with a sweet-tangy tomato glaze, served with creamy mashed potatoes infused with fresh garlic. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 large finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
2. Step 2: Press the mixture evenly into a loaf pan and spread 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar over the top to create the glaze.
3. Step 3: Bake at 375°F for 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, then let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Step 4: While baking, boil 2 lbs peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, return to pot, and add 3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.