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A thick slice of classic meatloaf topped with rich brown gravy on a white plate.

Classic Meatloaf with House-Made Brown Gravy

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 Large Eggs , beaten
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3 tbsp All -Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste for gravy

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, minced onion, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix by hand until ingredients are just incorporated; avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender texture.
  4. Press the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan or form into a loaf shape on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Prepare the gravy by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the roux is golden brown and smells nutty.
  9. Slowly whisk in the beef stock and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, ensuring no lumps remain.
  10. Simmer the gravy for 5 to 8 minutes until thickened to a coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency.
  11. Adjust gravy seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  12. Slice the meatloaf into thick portions and ladle the warm brown gravy over the top to serve.