Dinner for 8

Meatloaf Potato Cups

Name: Meatloaf Potato Cups
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb / 500g beef mince; 1 onion; 2 small carrots; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup tomato ketchup; 1 cup panko; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; pepper; 2 large or 3 medium potatoes; 1 tbsp butter (optional); 3/4 cup milk; tomato ketchup or sauce; parsley (optional)

Seasoned beef and vegetables bake in muffin cups while creamy mashed potatoes finish the individual meatloaf portions.

Typical price

$5.04for 4 servings

$1.26 per serving$5.04 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.26Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	1.1 lb	$1.08Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.26Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.09

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb / 500g beef mince
1 onion
2 small carrots
2 eggs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1 cup panko
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
pepper
2 large or 3 medium potatoes
1 tbsp butter (optional)
3/4 cup milk
tomato ketchup or sauce
parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and grease eight cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil.
Boil the potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with milk and butter.
Mix the beef, onion, carrots, eggs, Parmesan, panko, ketchup, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Divide the meat mixture among eight muffin cups and spread mashed potatoes over each portion.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
Top with the remaining ketchup or sauce and parsley before serving.