MEAT LOAF WITH POTATO CRUST

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Meat loaf gets gussied up for company with this savory recipe. The ground meat is well seasoned with curry powder, allspice, green onion and thyme. And the potato coating adds a special touch. -Wendy Hoskin, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup vegetable broth
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
POTATO TOPPING:
1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the seasonings. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and thyme. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. , Whisk in eggs; stir in bread crumbs. Crumble beef and veal over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with the broth, oil, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. , Using a large star tip, pipe mashed potatoes onto meat loaf. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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