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The Ultimate Meatloaf with Brown Gravy Recipe

This Meatloaf with Brown Gravy gravy is so easy. The meatloaf is juicy and full of flavor, and the rich brown gravy is SO tasty and simple.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatloaf Gravy, Meatloaf with Brown Gravy
Servings: 8
Author: Sangeetha

Ingredients

For Meatloaf:

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs regular or panko
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 ½ tsp kosher salt divided use
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried
  • 1 ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 lb ground beef

For Meatloaf Gravy:

  • 2 cups regular beef broth
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

To Make Meatloaf:

  • Mix breadcrumbs with milk in a bowl and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Sauté the onion with 1 tsp salt in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Let it cool.
  • Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, remaining salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mix. Once cool, mix in eggs and meat gently.
  • Shape the mix into a 9x5 inch loaf on the baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour or until it reaches 160ºF internally. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To Make Gravy:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the melted butter. Cook, whisking constantly, until it turns a deep caramel color.
  • Gradually add the beef broth to the roux while constantly whisking to avoid lumps.
  • Add soy sauce, onion powder, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add another pinch of kosher salt (about ⅛ tsp) if needed. If using unsalted broth, add 1 tsp of kosher salt to season it.

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Notes

Gravy Consistency: For a thicker gravy, cook it longer; for thinner, add more broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg