1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

2. In a large bowl combine ground beef half the onions minced garlic dried thyme salt pepper and sambal oelek if using Mix gently until just combined

3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat Add bell pepper and remaining onions Cook until softened about 5 minutes Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook 2 minutes Set aside

4. Shape meat mixture into a loaf in a baking dish Spread cooked bell pepper mixture over the top

5. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender about 15 to 20 minutes Drain well Mash potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter milk salt and pepper until smooth

6. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf Sprinkle with cheddar cheese

7. Drizzle beef broth and tomato puree around the edges of the meatloaf Dot exposed meat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter

8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C) internal temperature

9. If desired broil for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top Watch carefully

10. Let rest 5 minutes Garnish with parsley if desired