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Chef Dave Del Rio from Lee Roy Selmon's in South Fort Myers cooks Meatloaf and Smashed Potatoes for us.

Lee Roy Selmon's
5056 Daniels Parkway
Ft. Myers FL 33912
(239) 690-3287


Lee Roy’s Meatloaf
• 2T. Butter
• 2ea. Garlic cloves/minced
• ½ C. Diced onion
• ½ C. Diced green pepper
• ½ C. Diced Celery
• 2lbs. Ground Beef – lean 80/20 mix
• 1lb. Ground Pork or 1lb. Ground Veal
• 1 Cup Dry bread crumb
• 2ea. Eggs
• 1t. Salt
• ½ C. Tomato sauce
• ½ C. BBQ Sauce
1. Heat skillet over medium high heat, add butter and sauté onion, peppers, celery and garlic until soft. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine meat and remaining ingredients.
3. Add cooled sautéed vegetables. Mix until just incorporated.
4. Firmly press meat mixture into pan to shape, removing air pockets.
5. Cover pan with foil and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 60 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
6. Remove from oven and drain juices.
7. Cut and serve immediately OR to serve Selmon’s style; follow instructions below:
• Cool entire meatloaf.
• When completely cold, slice into 2 to 3 inch slices. On a well oiled BBQ grate, grill on both sides over medium heat until hot and grill marks are achieved on one side. Baste with BBQ sauce and serve immediately!
Makes approx 6 servings

Smashed Potatoes
• 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 1lb New or Red Potatoes
• 4oz Butter
• 4oz Diced ham or bacon
• Dash Hot Sauce
• 1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt
• 4oz Shredded Cheese
• 1C. Sour Cream
1. Rinse the potatoes and remove any eyes or imperfections. Cut them into roughly 2 inch chunks, but do not peel them. This adds to the texture and the flavor.
2. Dice the ham or bacon into small pieces, and have the rest of the ingredients measured and ready.
3. Boil or steam the potatoes with the skin on.
4. In a sauté pan, sauté the ham in the butter until hot.
5. Drain the hot potato chunks and immediately add the salt, pepper, cheese and sour cream plus a dash of hot sauce.
6. Add the cooked ham and butter.
7. Smash the mixture with a potato masher or large sturdy spoon just until combined.
8. The mixture should be chunky, but mixed. Don’t over-mix the potatoes as these are smashed not whipped or mashed.
Serves 6