Dinner for 8
Meatloaf Potato Cups
Seasoned beef and vegetables bake in muffin cups while creamy mashed potatoes finish the individual meatloaf portions.
$5.04for 4 servings
$1.26 per serving$5.04 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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.
Photo: recipetineats.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-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.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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