Name: Freezer-friendly meatloaf with mashed potato topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram minced beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup fruit chutney, plus extra to serve; 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs; steamed green beans to serve; Mashed potato topping; 750 gram potatoes, peeled, chopped; 2 tablespoon milk; 20 gram butter

Freezer-friendly meatloaf with mashed potato topping

Good old Kiwi favourite mince is the star of this deliciously simple meatloaf recipe. Serve warm from the oven in slices or freeze for an easy homemade dinner when you're short on time

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

35M

Total

55M

This recipe first appeared in Woman’s Day.

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Ingredients

500 gram minced beef

1 onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, grated

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup fruit chutney, plus extra to serve

2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs

steamed green beans to serve

Mashed potato topping

750 gram potatoes, peeled, chopped

2 tablespoon milk

20 gram butter

Method

1.Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line a 10 x 20cm loaf pan with foil, allowing sides to overhang. Line an oven tray with baking paper.

2.In a large bowl, combine mince, onion, carrot, egg, 2 tablespoons chutney, sauce and herbs. Season and mix well. Press mixture into pan. Place on tray. Bake for 20 minutes.

3.For the topping: Cook potatoes in a medium saucepan of boiling, salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well. Mash with milk and butter. Season to taste.

4.Remove loaf from oven. Brush with remaining chutney. Top with mashed potato and fluff with a fork.

5.Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Serve in slices with beans or other vegetables of choice and extra chutney.