Cheesy Mash Topped Meatloaf

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  •   1 tbsp Olive Oil
  •   1 large Onion, finely chopped
  •   3 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • g Beef Mince
  •   0.5 cup Frozen Peas
  •   1 Egg, lightly beaten
  • g Dried Breadcrumbs
  • g Barbecue Sauce
  • g Tomato Sauce
  • g fresh flat-leaf Parsley, chopped
  •   Opies Pickled Walnuts, chopped
  • g Potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • g Butter, cut into small pieces
  • g Milk
  • g Mature Cheddar, grated
  •   1 jar Opies Onions with Turmeric & Mustard Seeds, drained

Method

  • 1

    Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the onion for around five minutes until soft and slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook and stir for a minute until fragrant – be careful not to burn. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for around 10 minutes.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, make the mashed potato topping. Boil the potato in a pan of salted, boiling water for around 12 - 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well and return the pan to the stove over a low heat. Add 40g butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Add the cheese and onions and season to taste.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Preheat the oven to 180°C / Fan 160°C.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Grease a 7cm-deep, 11cm x 21cm loaf tin. Line the base and sides with tin foil then baking paper being sure to extend the paper to about 3cm above the edge of the pan.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Place the beef mince, peas, egg, breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, parsley and onion mixture in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine then spoon the mixture into prepared tin, pressing with the back of spoon to level.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and almost cooked through. Remove from oven. Increase temperature to 200°C / Fan 180°C. Spoon the mashed potato on top of meatloaf. Dot with the remaining butter.
  • 7

    Step 7

    Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the potato is golden brown. Leave the meatloaf in a pan for around 10 minutes. Lift onto a plate and then cut into slices and serve. Serve with a rich beef gravy and extra vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 750 g Beef Mince
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten
  • 180 g Dried Breadcrumbs
  • 60 g Barbecue Sauce
  • 60 g Tomato Sauce
  • 60 g fresh flat-leaf Parsley, chopped
  • Opies Pickled Walnuts, chopped
  • 500 g Potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 50 g Butter, cut into small pieces
  • 60 g Milk
  • 60 g Mature Cheddar, grated
  • 1 jar Opies Onions with Turmeric & Mustard Seeds, drained