MY YUMMY MEATLOAF with BROWN GRAVY and MASHED POTATOES!

Is there anything more American than Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes? Well, maybe burgers, smile! Now the ingredients and process for my meatloaf is long, however, so delicious.
 
Category:  Entrée 
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:  45 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $14.27 or $3.57 per serving
Difficulty Level:  Intermediate
Allergens, Other:  Please use GF PANKO for Gluten Free!  
Servings: 4
 
Ingredients for the ground beef ($8.57)
1 lb. ground beef ($6.97)
1 tbsp.  garlic (.10)
1 tbsp. granulated onion (.10)
1 tbsp. onion flakes (.10)
1 tbsp. Paprika (.10)
1 tbsp. Angie’s dry seasoning (.30)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning (.10)
3 tbsp. Panko (.20)
2 eggs (.40)
EVOO spray for the baking pan (.20)
 
Ingredients for the Mashed Potatoes ($3.50)
3 Russet, Idaho or Yukon potatoes ($2.30)
Salt to-taste to boil the potatoes (0)
1 stick of salted or unsalted butter (I used unsalted) ($1.10)
½ c. warm milk (.10)
 
Ingredients for the brown gravy ($2.20)
2 c. beef stock (I made my own) (however, purchased cost about $1.50)
2 tbsp. cornstarch (.10)
1 tsp. granulated garlic (.10)
1 tsp. granulated onion (.10)
Paprika (.10)
Angie’s dry seasoning (.30)

Directions for the beef (Meatloaf)
Mix together in a bowl all the ingredients listed under Ingredients for the beef until well combined.
Roll the meat on the counter top until its shaped rounded like a loaf and fit in the baking pan.
Place the roll inside the baking pan, roast for about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and a thermometer inside reads 170.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing it.
Slice into 1” discs and pour the brown gravy over the top.
Leave some gravy for the rice, smile.
 
Directions for the Brown Gravy
Bring the beef stock with the granulated garlic, granulated onion, Paprika and my dry seasoning
to a boil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
While it boils, mix the 1 tbsp. of cornstarch with 1 tbsp. of cold water and whisk to dissolve.
Next pour the cornstarch paste into the boiling beef stock whisking all the time and reduce the heat until the gravy thickens. Taste it and if you need to adjust the salt, this is the time.
 
Directions for the Mashed Potatoes
Meantime, peel, rinsed and cut potatoes in cubes for quick cooking and boil in salted water.
Boil until tender, drain water, add butter and milk to-taste, then mash them.
 
Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil