How to make a Delicious Southern Meatloaf Dinner | With Mashed Potatoes and Peas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier alternative.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides good fats.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Crush 20 saltine crackers into small pieces to use as breadcrumbs.

In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with beef broth and set aside to soak.

Dice 1 whole onion and 1/2 green bell pepper into small pieces.

Whisk 1 egg in a separate bowl to avoid shells.

In a large bowl, combine 2 lb ground beef, soaked cracker mixture, beaten egg, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients together using gloves until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

While the meatloaf is baking, peel 5 russet potatoes and chop them into large cubes.

Add the chopped potatoes to a pressure cooker with enough water to cover the bottom, but not completely cover the potatoes.

Add heavy cream to the pressure cooker with the potatoes.

Cook the potatoes in the pressure cooker until tender, then mash them after cooking.

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