Mini Italian Meatloaves with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

These mini Italian meatloaves bring together the best of American comfort food and European flair. Infused with aromatic basil and cooked quickly thanks to their petite size, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.

On the side, creamy mashed potatoes get a hint of garlic, while green beans add a fresh, vibrant touch. It’s a balanced, satisfying meal that comes together in no time.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ThymeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit MilkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 slice White BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim green beans. Peel and mince garlic. Peel and finely dice shallot. Pick thyme leaves from stems.
2. Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ground beef, diced shallot, half the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Tear bread into small pieces and mix into meat mixture until just combined. Form into two oval loaves.
4. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatloaves until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
5. While meatloaves bake, heat olive oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and remaining thyme, season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Mash potatoes with sour cream, milk and minced garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve meatloaves with mashed potatoes and green beans on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well, but the meatloaves may be slightly drier. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture for moisture.

Can I make these meatloaves ahead of time?

Absolutely! Prepare the meatloaves up to the searing step, then refrigerate. When ready, sear and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.

What can I substitute for green beans?

Broccoli, asparagus or zucchini would all be great substitutes. Adjust cooking time as needed.