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Meatloaf, Lemon Garlic Green Beans, and Mashed Sweet Potatoes

October 26, 2015

This is going down as one of the most difficult things to photograph and look presentable. Partly because I keep nibbling from the pan as I photograph and partly because…well, let’s face it, meatloaf is not the most riveting thing to shoot.

But goodness, this is a wonderful recipe!

We ate our meatloaf with sauteed lemon garlic green beans and mashed sweet potatoes (recipes below). The green beans are first blanched (this means they are boiled for 2-3 minutes and then placed in an ice bath to stop cooking) and then sauteed with roasted garlic and butter and tossed with lemon zest. Blanching is a step that is often used prior to freezing a vegetable, but it works great for sautes and stir-frys. The sweet potatoes are boiled until tender, and then combined with cream, butter, and maple syrup (you can also substitute brown sugar).

Ina Garten’s meatloaf has been a frequently made recipe of ours for years. Her recipes are always easy to follow with fresh and simple ingredients. The meat is flavorful, hearty, and tender and the portions are generous.  It’s one of those recipes that’s guaranteed to be a keeper and a family tradition for years to come!

Ina Garten's Meatloaf
2015-10-21 11:34:32
Serves 8
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr 15 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr 15 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  2. 3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
  3. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  4. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  5. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  6. 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  7. 1/3 cup canned low sodium - chicken stock or broth
  8. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  9. 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
  10. 1/2 cup Italian dry bread crumbs
  11. 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
  12. 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with aluminum foil. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. Serve hot.
Notes
  1. A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.
By Ina Garten
The Richmond avenue https://therichmondavenue.com/
Sauteed Lemon Garlic Green Beans
2015-10-26 13:29:38
Serves 10
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 32 ounces fresh green beans, edges trimmed
  2. 1 tbsp olive oil
  3. 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 2 tbsp salted butter
  5. 1 lemon, zested
  6. kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot, then add green beans. Let boil for 2-3 minutes until beans become bright green, drain, and toss into an ice bath to stop cooking.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add the green beans and saute for 5-6 minutes, or until beans have reached desired consistency. Toss with lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
The Richmond avenue https://therichmondavenue.com/

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
2015-10-26 13:33:30
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  2. 1/2 cup cream or milk
  3. 2 tbsp butter
  4. 1/4 cup maple syrup (more to taste)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat salted water to a boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and boil until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
  2. Using an immersion blender or masher, blend the potatoes, cream, butter, and maple syrup. Add more syrup, if desired. Serve warm.
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  1. Allison says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    That looks so delicious!!
    I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for a tag!! Check it out πŸ™‚
    https://tenways10.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/falling-into-autumn/

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  2. frillyprettythings says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Delicious!!!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 26, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you!

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  3. Amanda Bella says

    October 26, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Oh yum — this looks like the perfect Fall dinner! And I think your photos are gorgeous — I’d say that you photograph meatloaf quite well! haha XOX

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    • Jasmine says

      October 26, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Haha, thank you, Amanda!!! πŸ˜€

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  4. parparvan says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Oh my goodness that looks amazing!!! girl you have the best food blog πŸ™‚

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    • Jasmine says

      October 26, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      You are too sweet!!! Thank you so much, Par!! <3

      Reply
  5. Anna says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Beautiful and delicious! I love the idea of sauteing the greeen beans with garlic and butter, then zesting with lemon! Sounds amazing!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 26, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you, Anna!! So simple, too!

      Reply
  6. youthfoodblog says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    I like the combination. Very tasty and nutritious.

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    • Jasmine says

      October 27, 2015 at 12:30 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Personally, the worse a meatloaf looks, the better it will probably taste πŸ™‚

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    • Jasmine says

      October 27, 2015 at 12:30 am

      I like the way you think!!

      Reply
  8. Sheryl says

    October 27, 2015 at 1:03 am

    I never thought about blanching vegetables prior to sauteing or stir-frying them, but it sounds like a good idea. I’m going t have to give it a try.

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    • Jasmine says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Yes! It speeds up the cooking process, plus it makes your beans a fun, bright color πŸ™‚

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  9. lynne hoareau says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Hi Jasmine, this is such a great recipe. Believe it or not, I have literally made meatloaf once in my life!The recipe I used is a little different to yours but I definitely am going to try yours. I love what you have done with the beans, the lemon, garlic is such a nice touch, and the syrup in the sweet potatoes…awesome πŸ™‚ Have a great day.

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    • Jasmine says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you so much, Lynne!! The sides work out well because the meatloaf takes a while in the oven, which gives me time to work on other things. πŸ™‚ Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  10. Jamie @ Pushups, Pasta, and Pinot Grigio says

    October 27, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Yum! I’ll have to try this out! πŸ™‚

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    • Jasmine says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      I hope you like it if you do!! πŸ™‚

      Reply

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