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Mouthwatering Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

A hearty and simple meatloaf topped with silky mushroom gravy, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (Choose lean for less grease) Lean beef recommended for less grease.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Can substitute with crushed oats for gluten-free) Breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed oats.
  • 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped yellow or sweet onion)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh minced recommended) Using fresh garlic adds bigger flavor.
  • 1 large Eggs (Binds the mixture)
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup (Replace with tomato paste for lower sugar option) Use tomato paste for a lower sugar option.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (Soy sauce can be a substitute)
  • 1 tsp Thyme (Use fresh if available) Fresh herbs recommended.
  • 1 tsp Oregano (Use fresh if available) Fresh herbs recommended.
  • to taste Salt Add to your preference.
  • to taste Pepper Add to your preference.
Mushroom Gravy Ingredients
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (Fresh preferred) Fresh mushrooms preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (Olive oil can be used) Unsalted butter helps control salt content.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-free flour can be used)
  • 2 cup Beef Broth (Use low sodium) Select low sodium broth.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (Substitute with half-and-half for lighter gravy) Half-and-half can be a lighter option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan or shape a free-form loaf.
  2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Press gently; don’t overwork.
  3. Form the mixture into the pan. Smooth the top and add extra ketchup for a glaze if desired.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center reaches 160°F and edges are golden.
  2. Slice mushrooms thin.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt, cooking until browned.
  4. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and watch it thicken.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and adjust salt and pepper. The gravy should be silky.
Serving
  1. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes out of the oven. Slice and spoon hot mushroom gravy over each piece. Serve warm.

Notes

Time-saver: Use pre-chopped onions or a food processor for quick prep. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.