Ultimate Meat Loaf

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
• 1 stick (120g) butter

Method

1. Preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, paprika, grated onion, chopped parsley, finely grated carrots, chopped bell peppers, chopped mushrooms, Emmental cheese, ketchup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey.
3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
5. Prepare the glaze by mixing additional ketchup, soy sauce, and other chosen ingredients and spread it over the meat loaf.
6. In a separate pot, boil the potatoes until tender and mash them with green onions, garlic, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Transfer the meat loaf to the oven and bake for the recommended time.
8. Serve the meat loaf with creamy mashed potatoes on the side.