Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes, hot (6 medium)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • sliced tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, pimiento or parsley, as desired

Method

  • Combine the first 10 ingredients (everything up to the mashed potatoes).
  • Mix well & shape into an oval loaf in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven & place on a baking sheet or heat-proof serving platter.
  • Combine potatoes, egg, mayo, salt, pepper, and cheese.
  • Frost the meatloaf.
  • Broil until potato topping is golden brown & puffy.
  • Garnish with tomato, olives, mushrooms, pimiento, &/or parsley as you like.