The Most Delicious Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 onion (for grating)
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 7 ounces (200g) mushrooms
• 5 ounces (150g) Emmental cheese
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grain Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 5 medium potatoes
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese
• 2 ounces (60g) Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil
• Butter (1 stick or 120g total)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for meatloaf.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, paprika, grated onion, chopped parsley, shredded carrots, diced red and yellow bell peppers, chopped mushrooms, and Emmental cheese.
3. Mix in ketchup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
4. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
5. Prepare the glaze by mixing together any leftover ketchup and honey, and brush it over the meatloaf.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for the specified time or until the internal temperature reaches a safe level.
7. While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until soft.
8. Mash the potatoes with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
9. Serve the meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and your choice of roasted vegetables or salad.