Description
Make tender meatloaf with rich brown gravy in under an hour. The ultimate 5pm dinner win that tastes like comfort food, not a chore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan or shape into a log on the baking sheet. Press down evenly to remove air pockets.
- Bake the loaf for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
- Slowly pour in beef broth and water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add soy sauce, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Continue to whisk and cook the gravy until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove meatloaf from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm brown gravy poured over the top.
Notes
Do not overwork the meat mixture to avoid a tough loaf. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F. The gravy can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Leftover meatloaf keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: meatloaf, brown gravy, easy dinner, weeknight dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipe, quick meals