European Kitchen - Meatloaf

Meatloaf

750g minced beef (beef or beef + lamb)

1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs or ground toast

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but essential)

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp thyme or oregano

A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)

Topping Sauce (essential)

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

1 tsp mustard (optional)

Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cloves garlic

50g butter

Rosemary

1 kg boiled and mashed potatoes

1 tbsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper Black

Gravity Sauce

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon oil (to prevent the butter from burning)

1 onion

1 can fresh mushrooms

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup hot beef broth (preferably from Meat Love"s own broth)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt to taste

Black pepper

A pinch of thyme or rosemary