Dinner: Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Mustard Mashed Potatoes

Using ground beef with a higher fat content ensures a moist meatloaf.

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Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Mustard Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

3 small zucchini, diced
3 red bell peppers, diced
2 medium-size red onions, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
2 pounds ground beef chuck (20% fat)
2 cups coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups panko* (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup ketchup, divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup dry red wine
Mustard Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °F. Combine zucchini, peppers, and onions in medium bowl. Add oil and 1 tablespoon rosemary; toss to coat. Spread evenly on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Mix ground beef, mozzarella, panko, basil, marjoram, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, dried crushed pepper, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and 1 cup roasted vegetables in large bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup ketchup, eggs, and wine in medium bowl. Add to beef mixture; stir with wooden spoon until well incorporated; spoon into 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, forming rounded top.
Spoon 1/2 cup ketchup over top of loaf. Bake meatloaf until cooked through, juices run clear, and top is browned, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let meatloaf rest 20 minutes.
Rewarm remaining vegetable mixture in large nonstick skillet. Turn meatloaf out; cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Top with warm roasted vegetable mixture; serve with mashed potatoes.
*Flaky panko crumbs are the best substitute for fresh breadcrumbs in almost anything, including meatloaf. Look for them in the Asian foods section of the supermarket and at Asian markets.

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