Description
Hearty cowboy meatloaf & potato casserole brings rustic Western comfort to dinner tables with layers of savory ground beef, creamy potatoes, and bold seasonings. Hungry diners will savor each rich, filling bite of this classic American-style one-dish meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Potato Casserole Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.75 ounces or 305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Form the mixture into a compact loaf shape.
- Create potato layer by combining sliced potatoes, thinly sliced onions, half the cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper in a separate container.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread potato mixture evenly across a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a uniform base.
- Carefully position the prepared meatloaf atop the potato layer, ensuring even placement.
- Generously drizzle additional ketchup over the meatloaf surface for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese across the potato sections and drizzle melted butter over the entire casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes become tender and meatloaf reaches proper internal temperature.
- Remove foil during the final 15 minutes of cooking to allow cheese to golden and crisp.
- Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven, enabling flavors to settle and making serving easier.
- Slice and serve with complementary green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier meatloaf base.
- Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a lower-sodium version, use low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and reduce added salt.
- Test meatloaf doneness with a meat thermometer, ensuring internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg